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YCB 636M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,402 mi
Last recorded40,402 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCB 636M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,402 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 39,332 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rigid brake pipes are covered in grease or other material

Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,081 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 39,023 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 37,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2006 36,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 36,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 36,150 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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YCB 636M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 YCB 636M, 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 52 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 YCB 636M registered?

YCB 636M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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