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868 EXY

1982 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,573 mi
Last recorded80,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration868 EXY
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 80,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion under vehicle not to x/s at time of test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,107 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside sill/floor corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,097 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,503 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer sills and front floor corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,630 miles

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

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

slight play to all front balljoints and dust covers split

Fail 28 Jun 2007 70,626 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

slight play to all front balljoints and all dust covers split

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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868 EXY is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 868 EXY, 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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What year was 868 EXY registered?

868 EXY is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is 868 EXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 868 EXY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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