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VBY 155E

1992 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,662 mi
Last recorded2,662 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Jaguar E-type47,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 155E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 2,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 2,542 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 2,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 2,087 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 2,087 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 1,718 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 1,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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VBY 155E is a 1992 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 47,450 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 VBY 155E, 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 34 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBY 155E registered?

VBY 155E is a 1992 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 July 1992.

Is VBY 155E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 155E shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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