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MCY 231L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,877 mi
Last recorded53,877 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 231L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,877 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 53,877 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 53,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,096 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,690 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

coolant leak/s

Fail 26 Apr 2018 52,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 71kg/201kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

coolant leak/s

Pass 18 May 2017 62,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 50,269 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,104 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,104 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 50,023 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,864 miles

THE BOTH REAR WHEELBEARINGS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELBEARINGS SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY.

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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MCY 231L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 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 MCY 231L, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCY 231L registered?

MCY 231L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 October 1972.

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