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MMY 789L

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,400 mi
Last recorded37,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMY 789L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,253 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,990 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 36,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,569 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,771 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,576 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,262 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2006 31,730 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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MMY 789L is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MMY 789L, 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 MMY 789L?

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What year was MMY 789L registered?

MMY 789L is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MMY 789L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMY 789L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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