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169 FOB

1978 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,100 mi
Last recorded64,100 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration169 FOB
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,100 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 61,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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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169 FOB is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 169 FOB, 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 169 FOB?

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What year was 169 FOB registered?

169 FOB is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is 169 FOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 169 FOB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 169 FOB have outstanding finance?

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