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2145 AD

1978 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,068 mi
Last recorded22,068 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2145 AD
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 22,068 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 21,469 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 21,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

play in front bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,525 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2009 20,525 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 20,378 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 20,344 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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2145 AD is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 2145 AD, 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.

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What year was 2145 AD registered?

2145 AD is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is 2145 AD safe to buy?

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