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YGB 50J

1971 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,597 mi
Last recorded8,597 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGB 50J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,597 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 5,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 4,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 4,202 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 96,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,607 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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YGB 50J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YGB 50J, 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.

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What year was YGB 50J registered?

YGB 50J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is YGB 50J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGB 50J shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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