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696 YBF

1983 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,787 mi
Last recorded26,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration696 YBF
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,787 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 26,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,331 miles

Bonnet safety cath not catching

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet safety cath not catching

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,906 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 25,906 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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696 YBF is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 49,838 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 696 YBF, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 696 YBF registered?

696 YBF is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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The MOT history for 696 YBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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