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MYJ 222J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,000 mi
Last recorded2,000 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYJ 222J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 2,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 1,952 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all 4 centre box mount rings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 1,827 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 1,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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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MYJ 222J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MYJ 222J, 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

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What year was MYJ 222J registered?

MYJ 222J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is MYJ 222J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYJ 222J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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