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MNJ 601

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNJ 601
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,838 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 81,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper/lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 81,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,838 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2016 81,036 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 81,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,414 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,414 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres not matched pair.

oil leak from engine sump plug.

Fail 10 May 2014 79,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 79,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 78,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight engine oil leak.

slight leak from rear diff.

slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,137 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,644 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 21 Nov 2007 77,408 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 77,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 76,657 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 76,226 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MNJ 601 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 MNJ 601, 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 53 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 MNJ 601 registered?

MNJ 601 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 November 1973.

Is MNJ 601 safe to buy?

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