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ACC 182A

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,617 mi
Last recorded37,617 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 182A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 37,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 37,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 37,458 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,309 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,146 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

old under sealed repairs ? not much hand brake reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,897 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

back end well under sealed ? ?

Pass 28 Mar 2007 36,613 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

not much reserve hand brake travel

under body under seald ?

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,362 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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ACC 182A is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 ACC 182A, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ACC 182A registered?

ACC 182A is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 January 1985.

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