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PTU 81C

1988 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,026 mi
Last recorded34,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTU 81C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 28,535 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 28,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,290 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,164 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 28,164 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 28,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 81C is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 81C, 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 PTU 81C?

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What year was PTU 81C registered?

PTU 81C is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is PTU 81C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTU 81C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PTU 81C have outstanding finance?

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