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MCW 43J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,372 mi
Last recorded25,372 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 43J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,372 miles

All front upper and lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside rear trailing arm rear bush deteriorating

Offside front inner sill corroded

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,965 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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MCW 43J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCW 43J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MCW 43J registered?

MCW 43J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MCW 43J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 43J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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