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72 VY

1999 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,718 mi
Last recorded98,718 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Jaguar E-type33,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 VY
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 98,718 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 98,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 97,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 95,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2011 33,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 91,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,263 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 88,807 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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72 VY is a 1999 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 72 VY, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 72 VY?

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What year was 72 VY registered?

72 VY is a 1999 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is 72 VY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 VY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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