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MCY 58J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,890 mi
Last recorded9,890 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 58J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 9,890 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 9,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,901 miles

brake fluid reservoir flexi hose deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 8,901 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

brake fluid reservoir flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rubber pipes of brake fluid reservoir perished and splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both flexi brake hoses of fluid reservoirs deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,451 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 5 Aug 2011 8,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,260 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 7,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,833 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 7,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 7,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,608 miles

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 58J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 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 58J, 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 56 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 58J registered?

MCY 58J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is MCY 58J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCY 58J shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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