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MRD 654J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,714 mi
Last recorded29,714 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 654J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,714 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 28,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,393 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 28,393 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

centre exhaust clamp undone

Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 27,016 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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MRD 654J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MRD 654J, 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 MRD 654J?

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What year was MRD 654J registered?

MRD 654J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is MRD 654J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRD 654J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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