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XRW 51J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,750 mi
Last recorded38,750 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 51J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 38,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 38,591 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,543 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,430 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 38,430 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 38,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 37,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,914 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 36,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc contaminated by oil face (3.5.1h)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,802 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 36,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 36,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 35,907 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 35,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 34,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XRW 51J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XRW 51J, 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 XRW 51J?

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What year was XRW 51J registered?

XRW 51J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is XRW 51J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRW 51J shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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