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YSU 869

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 869
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,430 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak around engine

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,227 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rack gaitor requires further securing soon

Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside handbrake performance requires attention soon

Pass 3 Sep 2009 85,649 miles

all four rear coil springs slightly corroded

both stop lights dim

oil leak

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

vehicle heavily undersealed

washers require attention soon

Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 85,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 85,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel close to limit

offside front floor corroded but not in perscribed area

slight play in steering mechanism

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2006 84,473 miles

clutch and brake pedal extremly close

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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YSU 869 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSU 869, 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 YSU 869 registered?

YSU 869 is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 April 1971.

Is YSU 869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 869 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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