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XTV 475J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,312 mi
Last recorded63,312 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTV 475J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 63,312 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,601 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer door handle release worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,824 miles

Noise on OSR wheel on rotation.

Engine water hoses deteriorated.

NSR bump stop missing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 45,824 miles

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

Engine water hoses deteriorated.

NSR bump stop missing.

Noise on OSR wheel on rotation.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,850 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,531 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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XTV 475J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XTV 475J, 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

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What year was XTV 475J registered?

XTV 475J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is XTV 475J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTV 475J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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