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RPE 905E

1986 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,430 mi
Last recorded15,430 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 905E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,051 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 10,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RPE 905E is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 RPE 905E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RPE 905E?

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What year was RPE 905E registered?

RPE 905E is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is RPE 905E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 905E shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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