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CVJ 838C

1994 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,973 mi
Last recorded9,973 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Jaguar E-type38,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVJ 838C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

minor corrosion in floor pan

Fail 18 Jul 2011 89,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 86,046 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 86,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 83,116 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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CVJ 838C is a 1994 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 38,918 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 CVJ 838C, 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 32 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CVJ 838C registered?

CVJ 838C is a 1994 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is CVJ 838C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVJ 838C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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