1971 Jaguar E-Type 5.3L Petrol · 36 A
1971 Jaguar E-Type (5.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1971. Recorded mileage 62,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1971
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1971
- Engine
- 5300cc
36 A Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 62,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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36 A Mileage History
- 27/07/202361,414 mi
- 27/08/202561,990 mi+576 mi
- 03/09/202562,000 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 278 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
36 A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Jaguar E-Type (36 A) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.