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WYB 850H

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,120 mi
Last recorded5,120 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYB 850H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 5,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 3,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 94,133 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front indicator lense cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2010 89,872 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel long

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,970 miles

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

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 83,838 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake long

horn weak

knock and play o/s steering rack

main beam switch slightly loose

Pass 13 Jun 2007 79,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,197 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WYB 850H is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WYB 850H, 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

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What year was WYB 850H registered?

WYB 850H is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is WYB 850H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYB 850H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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