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ACA 500B

1980 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,279 mi
Last recorded47,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 500B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,838 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,288 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 46,272 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,296 miles

Slight lateral movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,917 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,903 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,903 miles

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,888 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 43,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,550 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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ACA 500B is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 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 ACA 500B, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of ACA 500B?

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What year was ACA 500B registered?

ACA 500B is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is ACA 500B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 500B shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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