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RCD 204G

1998 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,372 mi
Last recorded33,372 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 204G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,372 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 33,372 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,201 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 29,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,750 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,589 miles

steering rack rubber mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,593 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 16,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

wipers poor but clearing the windscreen

Pass 20 May 2008 12,763 miles

offside rear drive shaft universal joint has slight play in a bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,214 miles

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

directional indicater tell-tale, audiable but weak

offside rear outter universal joint slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2007 12,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

directional indicater tell-tale, audiable but weak

offside rear outter universal joint slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,319 miles

play to both front wheel bearings

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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RCD 204G is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 RCD 204G, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RCD 204G registered?

RCD 204G is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for RCD 204G shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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