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USV 472

1986 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 472
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 54,872 miles

slight movement steeringwheel to shaft

Fail 7 May 2014 54,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

back gearbox mount bolt loose.

offside front brake slightly sticking.

offside front inner wheel arch shield starting to come loose.

slight movement in steering wheel to shaft.

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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USV 472 is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 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 USV 472, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was USV 472 registered?

USV 472 is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is USV 472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USV 472 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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