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316 DEL

1979 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

6,381 mi
Last recorded6,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration316 DEL
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 6,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 5,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 5,017 miles

Both rear axle seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front steering rack damper bush has play side to side.

centre exhaust has slight exhaust blow

oil leak from sump washer

Pass 23 Jul 2015 4,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,487 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 2,104 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 1,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 1,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 261 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 256 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,779 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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316 DEL is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 54,177 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 316 DEL, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 316 DEL registered?

316 DEL is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is 316 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 316 DEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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