MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe into steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brakes unbalanced
play in steering
Both front shock absorber bushes perished
Both front shock absorber bushes perished
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
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8 BYX is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 8 BYX, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 8 BYX registered?
8 BYX is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is 8 BYX safe to buy?
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