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FEN 570E

1998 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,724 mi
Last recorded11,724 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEN 570E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,724 miles

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parking brake only just met the requirement

Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,949 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 10,883 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,487 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 9,571 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,571 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,734 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2011 8,734 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 7,890 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,827 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 7,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,782 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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FEN 570E is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FEN 570E, 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.

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What year was FEN 570E registered?

FEN 570E is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is FEN 570E safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEN 570E shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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