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Q36OBP

1986 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,446 mi
Last recorded13,446 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ36OBP
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,446 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 13,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,014 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 13,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,047 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 12,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Q36OBP is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 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 Q36OBP, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q36OBP registered?

Q36OBP is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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