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YRL 125C

1997 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRL 125C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 78,781 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 78,702 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 78,589 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 78,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 78,413 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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YRL 125C is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,116 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 YRL 125C, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YRL 125C registered?

YRL 125C is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is YRL 125C safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRL 125C shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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