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FSU 799

1988 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 799
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,862 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,704 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 51,704 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,085 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,071 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,504 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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FSU 799 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FSU 799, 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

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What year was FSU 799 registered?

FSU 799 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is FSU 799 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 799 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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