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YON 447J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYON 447J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 67,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has movement on splines

Nearside Rear outer UJ has slight play

Offside Front Wheel has movement on splines

Offside Rear Inner UJ has slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2020 66,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel has movement on splines

Nearside Rear outer UJ has slight play

Offside Front Wheel has movement on splines

Offside Rear Inner UJ has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,702 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 63,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,115 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 9 May 2012 61,483 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,704 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front tyres perished advise rear tyres perished battry not secure play in steering colum top bush advise general corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,149 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 60,145 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,571 miles

general corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2008 59,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2007 59,050 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 59,050 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

battery not secure

Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,885 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 57,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YON 447J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YON 447J, 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 YON 447J registered?

YON 447J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1971.

Is YON 447J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YON 447J shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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