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YYD 99H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,640 mi
Last recorded6,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYD 99H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 6,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 6,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 6,358 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 6,329 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 6,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 5,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 5,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 5,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,664 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 4,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,482 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 4,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 2,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 2,746 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,442 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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YYD 99H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 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 YYD 99H, 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 56 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YYD 99H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 April 1970.

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