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KYY 71C

1988 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,927 mi
Last recorded1,927 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYY 71C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 1,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 1,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 1,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 1,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 1,582 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 1,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 1,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 1,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,080 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 1,080 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2007 1,011 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 1,011 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

free play in both rear wheel bearings

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,591 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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KYY 71C is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYY 71C, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KYY 71C?

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What year was KYY 71C registered?

KYY 71C is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is KYY 71C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYY 71C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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