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UWD 855G

1986 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,495 mi
Last recorded28,495 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWD 855G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 28,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,008 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 26,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 25,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,860 miles

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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UWD 855G is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWD 855G, 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 40 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 UWD 855G?

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What year was UWD 855G registered?

UWD 855G is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 December 1986.

Is UWD 855G safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWD 855G shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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