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VBY 978L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5543cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,796 mi
Last recorded44,796 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 978L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,543cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,796 miles

both rear wheel bearings have play, e types have play but this one has a lot.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 44,794 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,594 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,244 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 38,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,687 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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