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948 KOB

1980 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,919 mi
Last recorded45,919 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration948 KOB
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,868 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,744 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,726 miles

Both front lower ball joints have slight splits in the dust boots

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,707 miles

both fron lower suspension ball joint boots slightly adrift.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

upper and lower front ball joints have the dust boots adrift

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 44,284 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,264 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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948 KOB is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 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 948 KOB, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 948 KOB registered?

948 KOB is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is 948 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 948 KOB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 948 KOB have outstanding finance?

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