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JYY 96J

1999 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,956 mi
Last recorded40,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar E-type33,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 96J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 40,738 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 40,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,484 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 40,435 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 40,226 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 40,217 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake inbalance 65%

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,147 miles

the nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge of the tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 39,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Movement in both front seat backs

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack mounting points

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,638 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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JYY 96J is a 1999 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYY 96J, 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.

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What year was JYY 96J registered?

JYY 96J is a 1999 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is JYY 96J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 96J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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