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53 RRR

1979 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,380 mi
Last recorded96,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 RRR
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 May 2017 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 91,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 89,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 87,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,131 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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53 RRR is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 53 RRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 53 RRR registered?

53 RRR is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is 53 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 RRR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 53 RRR have outstanding finance?

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