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VJY 237

1961 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,712 mi
Last recorded2,712 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1961 Jaguar E-type36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJY 237
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 2,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 2,538 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 1,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 1,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 1,171 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 1,171 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,486 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,486 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,877 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 93,849 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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VJY 237 is a 1961 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 VJY 237, 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 65 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJY 237 registered?

VJY 237 is a 1961 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 September 1961.

Is VJY 237 safe to buy?

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