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WCY 689J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,313 mi
Last recorded56,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCY 689J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,313 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 56,311 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,220 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,204 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,009 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,357 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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WCY 689J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WCY 689J, 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 WCY 689J?

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What year was WCY 689J registered?

WCY 689J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 June 1971.

Is WCY 689J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCY 689J shows 8 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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