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FAV 258C

2008 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,528 mi
Last recorded11,528 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Jaguar E-type52,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 258C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 11,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 11,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 9,835 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 8,951 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 8,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,732 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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FAV 258C is a 2008 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 52,226 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 FAV 258C, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FAV 258C registered?

FAV 258C is a 2008 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is FAV 258C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAV 258C shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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