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1258 WK

1980 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,816 mi
Last recorded15,816 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1258 WK
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 15,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 15,671 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,094 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,888 miles

adv brake pedal pad worn at lower edge †adv slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 May 2006 14,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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1258 WK is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1258 WK, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1258 WK registered?

1258 WK is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is 1258 WK safe to buy?

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