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SVN 854K

1996 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,515 mi
Last recorded71,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 854K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily coverd in underseal

weld repairs covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heavy underseal underside

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

heavy underseal underside

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 24 May 2016 71,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy underseal/undertrays fitted unable to see some items

underside shows extensive welded areas

Fail 13 May 2016 71,483 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy underseal/undertrays fitted unable to see some items

underside shows extensive welded areas

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

shows extensive welded areas

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,469 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

shows extensive welded areas

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,469 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy underseal applied thoughtout

shows extensive welded areas

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy underseal applied thoughtout

shows extensive welded areas

Pass 29 May 2013 71,351 miles

sills to floor show repaired areas unable to check heavy underseal coated

Fail 20 May 2013 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills to floor show repaired areas unable to check heavy underseal coated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,205 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 71,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,517 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 70,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 70,132 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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SVN 854K is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SVN 854K, 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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SVN 854K is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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