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882 FOP

1979 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration882 FOP
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,942 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,914 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 70,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak front and rear

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,495 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 69,304 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 69,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 69,258 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 69,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,258 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,258 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,189 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2006 68,830 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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882 FOP is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 882 FOP, 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 882 FOP registered?

882 FOP is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is 882 FOP safe to buy?

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