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ARN 8C

1987 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,096 mi
Last recorded86,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 8C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 86,096 miles

Central Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

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

steering column lower bush slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2016 85,451 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 84,070 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside rear drive shaft end float

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on the inner edges

slight fraying to nearside seat belt

windscreen washers weak in operation

Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,379 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

minor damage to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

smell of petrol in boot

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1/ Wear in steering rack (nearside). 2/ Wear in diff. 3/ Brake fluid/handbrake light on. 4/ Charging light on.

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Sep 2008 82,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,002 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device is worn

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering column lower bush.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 81,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 81,960 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 81,960 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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ARN 8C is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,220 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 ARN 8C, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ARN 8C registered?

ARN 8C is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is ARN 8C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 8C shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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