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XKE 38A

1993 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Jaguar E-type40,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 38A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,470 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 95,461 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,374 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 95,632 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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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XKE 38A is a 1993 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKE 38A, 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

How do I check the history of XKE 38A?

You can check the full history of XKE 38A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XKE 38A registered?

XKE 38A is a 1993 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is XKE 38A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 38A shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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