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253 DYT

1982 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 DYT
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 82,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 78,643 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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253 DYT is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,920 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 253 DYT, 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 44 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 253 DYT?

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What year was 253 DYT registered?

253 DYT is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is 253 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253 DYT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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