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MCY 69J

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,433 mi
Last recorded1,433 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 69J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 1,433 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe not correctly fitted at hose connections but not insecure

nearside front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Fail 10 Sep 2013 1,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

front to rear metal brake pipe not correctly fitted at hose connections but not insecure

nearside front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 May 2012 1,150 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 1,100 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 1,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 1,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 69J is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,116 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 69J, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MCY 69J registered?

MCY 69J is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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