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801 DBU

1998 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81 mi
Last recorded81 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration801 DBU
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 81 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 9,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 7,967 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,783 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 7,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

offside steering rack mount has movement

Pass 2 May 2013 7,528 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 7,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 7,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 7,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,518 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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801 DBU is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 801 DBU, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 801 DBU registered?

801 DBU is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is 801 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 801 DBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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