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554 GDA

1982 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,376 mi
Last recorded11,376 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration554 GDA
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 11,376 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 11,376 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,272 miles

Horn has a slightly weak sound but works correctly every time

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside top suspension ball joint rubber gaiter slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt/water

Pass 12 Feb 2016 11,215 miles

All four rear suspension coil springs corroded but not excessively

Handbrake lever has a long travel but has reserve movement

Heavy surface corrosion on underside of offside and nearside rear wheel arches

Horn sound weak but meets required standard

Offside front seat difficult to move but does move fore and aft

One centre exhaust mounting de-laminating

Pass 5 Feb 2015 11,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,112 miles

Horn switch fitted to dashboard instead of on steering wheel but with-in reach of driver and sounds horn correctly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front lower suspension wishbone rubber bushes slightly deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Slight imbalance from front brakes

Slight imbalance from rear brakes

Windscreen slightly deteriated around edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 11,046 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,947 miles

evidence of fuel leakage around centre carburettor

rear suspension bump stops missing

steering rack worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 10,940 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

evidence of fuel leakage around centre carburettor

rear suspension bump stops missing

steering rack worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,838 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light remains permanently illuminated

park brake lever has low reserve

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,645 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Little reserve travel on parking brake

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in nearside diff output bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 9,803 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light remains illuminated at all times

horn switch moved to dashboard

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroding

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

play in steering rack mountings

play in steering rack nearside bearing

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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554 GDA is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 554 GDA, 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.

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554 GDA is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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