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88 JAG

1996 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

19,234 mi
Last recorded19,234 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 19,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,142 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber 'O' rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,115 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,863 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 18,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,751 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 18,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,477 miles

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak on rear diff

slight corrosion by n/s/f jacking point

Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 17,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,033 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,389 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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88 JAG is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 28,961 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 88 JAG, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 88 JAG registered?

88 JAG is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is 88 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 JAG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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