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608 MUY

1980 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,933 mi
Last recorded5,933 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration608 MUY
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 5,933 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front ball joint slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2011 5,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside front ball joint slight play

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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608 MUY is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 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 608 MUY, 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 46 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 608 MUY?

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What year was 608 MUY registered?

608 MUY is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is 608 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 608 MUY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 608 MUY have outstanding finance?

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