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RCD 139G

1996 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,336 mi
Last recorded58,336 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 139G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

rear discs not a matched pair

Fail 16 Aug 2016 58,098 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases chrome silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch broken (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,953 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,409 miles

lockwire missing on rear arm bolts

nearside front ladder rack support bar fractured

slight wear in rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

steering rack mountings has slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,232 miles

Brake warning light staying on

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

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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RCD 139G is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCD 139G, 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 RCD 139G registered?

RCD 139G is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is RCD 139G safe to buy?

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