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RYY 306K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Gold Petrol 4199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,379 mi
Last recorded71,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 306K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,379 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,853 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,852 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 306K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Gold with a 4,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYY 306K, 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 RYY 306K?

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What year was RYY 306K registered?

RYY 306K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 November 1971.

Is RYY 306K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYY 306K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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