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UDU 865G

1996 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 865G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,826 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,403 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,573 miles

Coolant leak

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint All (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,344 miles

both front lower and nearside front upper swival gaiters deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,124 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER AND N/S FRONT UPPER SWIVAL JOINT GAITERS STARTING TO DETERIORATE

O/S REAR FLOOR PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,605 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Jun 2011 89,605 miles

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,467 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2008 87,831 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,733 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,721 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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UDU 865G is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDU 865G, 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 UDU 865G registered?

UDU 865G is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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