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SRW 553M

1988 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,164 mi
Last recorded7,164 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 553M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 7,164 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 5,906 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 5,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 5,903 miles

all tyres perished

battery insecure

both front washer jets have poor efficiecny

exhaust heat shield fouling on steering column

oil leaks

play in off/side track rod end

slight damaged to fuel pipe

slight judder from service brake

slight movment in both half shafts

Fail 8 Jun 2012 5,903 miles

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

all tyres perished

battery insecure

both front washer jets have poor efficiecny

exhaust heat shield fouling on steering column

oil leaks

play in off/side track rod end

slight damaged to fuel pipe

slight judder from service brake

slight movment in both half shafts

Pass 12 May 2011 5,903 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear swivle joints

Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Wiper blades just within MOT limits

Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,683 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 5,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 5,619 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,532 miles

handbrake has slightly long travel on lever.

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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SRW 553M is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 SRW 553M, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SRW 553M registered?

SRW 553M is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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The MOT history for SRW 553M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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