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VBO 505

1975 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,123 mi
Last recorded59,123 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1975 Jaguar E-type41,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBO 505
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 59,105 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,669 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 58,425 miles

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

both front upper suspension ball joint gaiters split

slight lift in both front upper suspension ball joints

slight play in both rear wheel bearings / drive shaft joints

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,080 miles

off side front tyre wearing very low on inner edge

steering rack end bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,758 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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VBO 505 is a 1975 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 41,181 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 VBO 505, 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 51 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBO 505 registered?

VBO 505 is a 1975 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is VBO 505 safe to buy?

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