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DS 8628

1998 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,333 mi
Last recorded36,333 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8628
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,674 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,875 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 25,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 22,855 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,506 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,715 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 17,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,974 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,611 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,698 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 9,034 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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DS 8628 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 DS 8628, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS 8628?

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What year was DS 8628 registered?

DS 8628 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is DS 8628 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8628 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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