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888 MAX

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,562 mi
Last recorded55,562 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 MAX
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 55,353 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,049 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 55,049 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,490 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 53,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,482 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,318 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,491 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 47,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,859 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,845 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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888 MAX is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 888 MAX, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 888 MAX?

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What year was 888 MAX registered?

888 MAX is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is 888 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 MAX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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