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RJB 1F

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJB 1F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 73,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been to another garage in sandown and failed all worked is repaired,nothing wrong with the steering rack gaiter's [not insecure] repair made by a customer of ours southern classics.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end gaiter insecure

Offside Track rod end gaiter insecure.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,758 miles

Offside Front shock absorber bottom rubber mount perished, no movement

Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front shock absorber lower bushes perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,443 miles

Both front shock absorber bushes perished

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 69,857 miles

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,337 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,439 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2006 68,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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RJB 1F is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 RJB 1F, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJB 1F registered?

RJB 1F is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 June 1985.

Is RJB 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJB 1F shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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