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TGC 348E

1998 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220 mi
Last recorded220 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 348E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Slightly corroded front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2013 182 miles

Battery insecure/no provision to fix in its old fashion tray.

Near side front brake pipe starting to corrode.

Near side front wheel has one spoke broken.

Off side rear wheel has one spoke slightly loose.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Aug 2012

Battery insecure.

Near side front wheel one spoke broken.

Off side rear wheel spoke loose.

Slight corrosion on both front brake discs.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Speedometer indicates 0000 miles.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 72,733 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,733 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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TGC 348E is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 TGC 348E, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGC 348E registered?

TGC 348E is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is TGC 348E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 348E shows 7 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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