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ExpiredMileage
44,796 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both rear wheel bearings have play, e types have play but this one has a lot.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheel bearings have play, e types have play but this one has a lot.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VBY 978L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,543cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 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 VBY 978L, 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 54 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 VBY 978L registered?
VBY 978L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 September 1972.
Is VBY 978L safe to buy?
The MOT history for VBY 978L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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