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YTU 295J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 295J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,243cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,146 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 66,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 3,426 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,657 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 60,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,105 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,758 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 56,702 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 56,167 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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YTU 295J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTU 295J, 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 YTU 295J registered?

YTU 295J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 April 1971.

Is YTU 295J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTU 295J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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