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8669 AW

1998 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 3783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,545 mi
Last recorded10,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8669 AW
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded at rear

Some corrosion starting on quarter panels to sills. Offside and Nearside rear.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 10,545 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded at rear

Some corrosion starting on quarter panels to sills. Offside and Nearside rear.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 10,457 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 10,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,488 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 9,488 miles

Brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,498 miles

Suspension ball joint dust covers perished split both sides

nearsidea and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 May 2010 8,498 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 7,659 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 7,643 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,458 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 97,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 94,674 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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8669 AW is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 3,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 8669 AW, 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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8669 AW is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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