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JYY 137J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,944 mi
Last recorded18,944 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 137J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 18,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,831 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,102 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 18,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JYY 137J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 JYY 137J, 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 55 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 JYY 137J?

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What year was JYY 137J registered?

JYY 137J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 April 1971.

Is JYY 137J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 137J 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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