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YKN 278J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,229 mi
Last recorded20,229 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKN 278J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,215 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 20,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,137 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 19,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,750 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,568 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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YKN 278J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YKN 278J, 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 YKN 278J registered?

YKN 278J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is YKN 278J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKN 278J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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