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VAS 258

2003 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,509 mi
Last recorded7,509 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar E-type37,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 258
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 7,509 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 7,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 7,222 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 6,520 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 6,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 5,144 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 5,144 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 4,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 3,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 2,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 1,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 1,282 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VAS 258 is a 2003 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 37,902 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 VAS 258, 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 23 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VAS 258 registered?

VAS 258 is a 2003 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is VAS 258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 258 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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