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ACU 388B

1996 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,165 mi
Last recorded8,165 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 388B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 8,165 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 7,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 7,471 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 7,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 6,769 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,409 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,948 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 5,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 5,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 4,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 3,597 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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ACU 388B is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ACU 388B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACU 388B?

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What year was ACU 388B registered?

ACU 388B is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is ACU 388B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 388B shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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