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292 MPG

1978 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,795 mi
Last recorded94,795 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration292 MPG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,795 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front aux drive belt worn[catching cooling hose]

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SILL AREA (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT BEARINGS (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR HUBS (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,748 miles

ALL WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,659 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,115 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,818 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 92,483 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,426 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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292 MPG is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 292 MPG, 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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292 MPG is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 December 1978.

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