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MGY 3L

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGY 3L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,394 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,262 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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MGY 3L is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGY 3L, 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

How do I check the history of MGY 3L?

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What year was MGY 3L registered?

MGY 3L is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is MGY 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGY 3L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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