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YFO 424

1996 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 424
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 25,612 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 25,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling anti rollbar (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling anti rollbar (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod adjuster lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,996 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,650 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2009 23,650 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 23,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,110 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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YFO 424 is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 28,961 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 YFO 424, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YFO 424 registered?

YFO 424 is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is YFO 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 424 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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