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PTU 168C

2001 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,764 mi
Last recorded85,764 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar E-type47,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 168C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 65,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,812 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 80,957 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,931 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 80,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,888 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 80,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,424 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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PTU 168C is a 2001 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 47,578 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 PTU 168C, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PTU 168C registered?

PTU 168C is a 2001 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is PTU 168C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 168C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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