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BAX 40J

1988 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,461 mi
Last recorded41,461 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 40J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,354 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,836 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 40,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ignition lights inop and rev counter

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,551 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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BAX 40J is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BAX 40J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAX 40J?

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What year was BAX 40J registered?

BAX 40J is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 November 1988.

Is BAX 40J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAX 40J shows 12 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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