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TEU 26C

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

4,120 mi
Last recorded4,120 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 26C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 4,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,315 miles

Offside upper door arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 20,315 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside upper door arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,225 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,989 miles

carpet loose by pedals

driver window innoprative

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side rear bump stop rubbing tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2010 19,982 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

carpet loose by pedals

driver window innoprative

off side rear bump stop rubbing tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2006 19,891 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2005 19,874 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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TEU 26C is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 TEU 26C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TEU 26C?

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What year was TEU 26C registered?

TEU 26C is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is TEU 26C safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEU 26C shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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