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RY992K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,204 mi
Last recorded54,204 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY992K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 53,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,227 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 53,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 53,223 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom hose leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bottom hose leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,915 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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RY992K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY992K, 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.

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What year was RY992K registered?

RY992K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is RY992K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY992K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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