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RYY 142K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,316 mi
Last recorded41,316 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 142K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 40,944 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,614 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,954 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,640 miles

o/s & n/s rear trailing arms in advanced state of corrosion

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Fail 1 May 2008 34,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s rear trailing arms in advanced state of corrosion

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,430 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter has pin hole

n/s track rod end gaiter split

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,178 miles

headlamp aims on lower limit

near side rear sill corroded slightly

steering rack leaking slightly

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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RYY 142K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYY 142K, 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 RYY 142K registered?

RYY 142K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is RYY 142K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 142K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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