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TVS 638

1993 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,999 mi
Last recorded1,999 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Jaguar E-type40,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 638
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 1,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 1,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 1,811 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 1,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 1,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 618 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 600 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 592 miles

osf tyre cracking

Pass 27 May 2011 98 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 64 miles

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

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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TVS 638 is a 1993 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 40,107 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 TVS 638, 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 33 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVS 638 registered?

TVS 638 is a 1993 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is TVS 638 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVS 638 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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