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CRC 388B

1981 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,370 mi
Last recorded23,370 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRC 388B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,370 miles

Battery loose

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight coolant leak (core plugs)

Slight fluid leak from clutch system

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,101 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,131 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 22,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,686 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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CRC 388B is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 39,052 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 CRC 388B, 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 45 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 CRC 388B registered?

CRC 388B is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is CRC 388B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRC 388B shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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