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RFE 873

2002 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,098 mi
Last recorded88,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar E-type50,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFE 873
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 88,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,033 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,959 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both front steering rack mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,602 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 87,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RFE 873 is a 2002 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 50,861 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 RFE 873, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RFE 873 registered?

RFE 873 is a 2002 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is RFE 873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFE 873 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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