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TBK 229J

2004 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Jaguar E-type50,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 229J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,503 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,052 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,049 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TBK 229J is a 2004 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 50,436 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 TBK 229J, 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 22 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TBK 229J registered?

TBK 229J is a 2004 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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