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FTD 518B

1995 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,640 mi
Last recorded21,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Jaguar E-type23,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTD 518B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,871cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,640 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 21,609 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 21,359 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 21,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,771 miles

battery insecure

both rear wheels sit on bumpm stops when car is jacked.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 20,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

both rear wheels sit on bumpm stops when car is jacked.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 20,088 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,175 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 18,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 May 2009 18,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 1,893 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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FTD 518B is a 1995 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,871cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 23,555 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 FTD 518B, 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 31 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FTD 518B registered?

FTD 518B is a 1995 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is FTD 518B safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTD 518B shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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