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NCK 506J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCK 506J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 13,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 12,882 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 12,728 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 8,377 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 6,249 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 3,138 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,063 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 87,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 87,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,681 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 87,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,179 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 85,860 miles

battery insecure

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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NCK 506J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NCK 506J, 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.

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NCK 506J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 April 1971.

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