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FNB 481

1988 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

659 mi
Last recorded659 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 481
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 659 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 615 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 555 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 4,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 254 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 254 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 41,548 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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FNB 481 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 FNB 481, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FNB 481?

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What year was FNB 481 registered?

FNB 481 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is FNB 481 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNB 481 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FNB 481 have outstanding finance?

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