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LYY 579K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 579K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,389 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2007 61,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,341 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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LYY 579K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LYY 579K, 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 LYY 579K?

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What year was LYY 579K registered?

LYY 579K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 October 1971.

Is LYY 579K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 579K shows 6 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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