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RB 2

1975 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,064 mi
Last recorded25,064 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1975 Jaguar E-type41,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB 2
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,144 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 24,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,543 miles

left hand upper ball joint gaiter split

right hand lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2009 20,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,316 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,063 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 19,063 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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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RB 2 is a 1975 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 41,181 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 RB 2, 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 51 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 RB 2 registered?

RB 2 is a 1975 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 May 1975.

Is RB 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB 2 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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