CarVerify

Free Car Check

YKR 97J

1991 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,436 mi
Last recorded12,436 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 97J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 12,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 11,716 miles

Rear tail lamps dim

slight play in rear bearings

very little reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 25 Mar 2021 11,716 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tail lamps dim

slight play in rear bearings

very little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 12 Sep 2019 11,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,542 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,077 miles

WATER PUMP LEAKING COOLANT

Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,646 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 10,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,378 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,996 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 8,987 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 8,646 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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YKR 97J is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 45,175 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 YKR 97J, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKR 97J?

You can check the full history of YKR 97J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YKR 97J registered?

YKR 97J is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is YKR 97J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKR 97J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKR 97J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YKR 97J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.