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CYY 78G

1987 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,650 mi
Last recorded32,650 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYY 78G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,542 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 37,542 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 32,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 31,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 31,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 28,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,616 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 24,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 24,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 22,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 21,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 20,795 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from rear diff

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,069 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2011 19,121 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 19,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,972 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 17,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,768 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 16,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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CYY 78G is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,220 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 CYY 78G, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYY 78G registered?

CYY 78G is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 June 1987.

Is CYY 78G safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYY 78G shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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