MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust mountings perishing
front caliper locking wire poor (nearside and offside)
no locking device to front shock absorber fixings
no locking device to front suspension arm inner fixings (both)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
centre exhaust mountings perishing
front caliper locking wire poor (nearside and offside)
no locking device to front shock absorber mounting nuts (both)
no locking device to suspension arm inner mounting nuts (both)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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863 FAY is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1981 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 39,052 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 863 FAY, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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863 FAY is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 June 1981.
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