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DBV 282B

2000 Jaguar E-type

Gold Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

5,159 mi
Last recorded5,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Jaguar E-type29,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 282B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 5,159 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 5,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly grabbing slightly/ hand brake no locking (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear axel diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 4,234 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 3,052 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 3,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 3,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake recorded 16%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 2,054 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 1,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 760 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 706 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,668 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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DBV 282B is a 2000 Jaguar E-type in Gold with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 29,339 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 DBV 282B, 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 26 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DBV 282B registered?

DBV 282B is a 2000 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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The MOT history for DBV 282B shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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