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SCN 73C

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,260 mi
Last recorded69,260 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCN 73C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,234cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,235 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,141 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,043 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,731 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 599,950 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,139 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,639 miles

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

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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SCN 73C is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCN 73C, 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 SCN 73C?

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What year was SCN 73C registered?

SCN 73C is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is SCN 73C safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCN 73C shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCN 73C have outstanding finance?

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