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320 NRR

1978 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration320 NRR
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door stiff to open from outside

parkbrake pulling slightly to right

Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking by carb (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working nearsid and offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis number very difficult to read

evidence of past leak at carburettor

front discs rusted and pitted

slight play in nearside and offside rear driveshaft joints

underside undersealed throughout

Fail 25 Jun 2013 34,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs rusted and pitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis number very difficult to read

evidence of past leak at carburettor

slight play in nearside and offside rear driveshaft joints

underside undersealed throughout

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis number just legible

evidence of past leak at carburettor bases

nearside indicator telltail not working but very audible

offside front brakehose close to steering rack boot on full lock

slight play in nearside rear outer cv joint

slight play in offside rear inner cv joint

some play in both sides of steering rack

some rusting to front discs

Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis number just legible

evidence of past leak at carburettor bases

nearside indicator telltail not working but very audible

offside front brakehose close to steering rack boot on full lock

slight play in nearside rear outer cv joint

slight play in offside rear inner cv joint

some play in both sides of steering rack

some rusting to front discs

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,015 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chips in windscreen near limit on offside

Fail 2 Jul 2011 33,010 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chips in windscreen near limit on offside

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,453 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in nearside steering

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

some play nearside lower ball joint

Fail 22 May 2010 32,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front antiroll bar front bushes worn

front brake discs corroded and pitted

offside rear tyre on limit

slight binding on rear brake

Fail 23 May 2009 32,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen zone A on limit

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel on limit

slight binding in rear brakes

slight play in nearside rear wheel

some play nearside lower front ball joint

Pass 23 May 2009 32,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chip in windscreen zone A on limit

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel on limit

slight binding in rear brakes

slight play in nearside rear wheel

some play nearside lower front ball joint

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,999 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

emissions visual

front discs rusted and pitted

nearside and offside front suspension arm rubbers slightly perished

no seat belts, hazards or fog lights fitted or required

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit and a nail in tread

play in nearside front lower balljoint

several suspension rubber bushes at rear perished

slight play in nearside and offside front top balljoints

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 May 2008 31,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

emissions visual

front discs rusted and pitted

nearside and offside front suspension arm rubbers slightly perished

no seat belts, hazards or fog lights fitted or required

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit and a nail in tread

play in nearside front lower balljoint

several suspension rubber bushes at rear perished

slight play in nearside and offside front top balljoints

slight play in offside track rod end

slight play in steering rack

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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320 NRR is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 320 NRR, 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 320 NRR registered?

320 NRR is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 May 1978.

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