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DBV 203B

1996 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,384 mi
Last recorded29,384 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 203B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,258 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,049 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 29,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front link rods fitted wrong

o/s door lock bit faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 28,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,971 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 889,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,938 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,935 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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DBV 203B is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DBV 203B, 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 DBV 203B registered?

DBV 203B is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is DBV 203B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 203B 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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