CarVerify

Free Car Check

163 GXR

1978 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 3781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,400 mi
Last recorded50,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration163 GXR
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts slight uneven wear check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2015 50,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 50,108 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,021 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 49,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 49,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2010

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,278 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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

163 GXR is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,229 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 163 GXR, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 163 GXR?

You can check the full history of 163 GXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 163 GXR registered?

163 GXR is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is 163 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 163 GXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 163 GXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 163 GXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.