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RPR 33

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPR 33
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,882 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 57,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,402 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,304 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,063 miles

Slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint.

Pass 30 May 2008 56,930 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 56,789 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 56,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 56,613 miles

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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RPR 33 is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RPR 33, 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 RPR 33 registered?

RPR 33 is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is RPR 33 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPR 33 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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