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481 HYL

1961 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,981 mi
Last recorded72,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1961 Jaguar E-type36,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 HYL
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 72,981 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R Tyre perished and split.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,713 miles

Front brake imbalance.

Headlight beam pattern of poor quality.

N/S Door catch faulty.

N/S/R tyre catching bump stop when vehicle fully jacked. Tyre clear when in normal road use.

Screen washers not fully providing screen coverage.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlight beam pattern of poor quality.

N/S Door catch faulty.

N/S/R tyre catching bump stop when vehicle fully jacked. Tyre clear when in normal road use.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,041 miles

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

slight noise from offside front wheelbearing

slight play in offside king pin assembly

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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481 HYL is a 1961 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 481 HYL, 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 65 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 481 HYL?

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What year was 481 HYL registered?

481 HYL is a 1961 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 October 1961.

Is 481 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 HYL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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