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AOB 439A

1981 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

14,333 mi
Last recorded14,333 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 439A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 14,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 13,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 9,571 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 8,203 miles

Nearside rear handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Jul 2017 7,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 6,147 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,196 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 5,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake pads contaminated with oil

Pass 22 Jul 2014 3,734 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 1,760 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 12,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 12,895 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom radiator hose rubbing on bottom pulley

nearside bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 2 Nov 2011 12,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bottom radiator hose rubbing on bottom pulley

nearside bottom ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,761 miles

slight play in steering collumn

Fail 10 Sep 2009 12,758 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering collumn

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rear mounts snapped

steering rack mounts splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2008 12,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rear mounts snapped

steering rack mounts splitting

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,548 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 12,548 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,386 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 12,381 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 12,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 12,223 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside & nearside hub assemblies

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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AOB 439A is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 39,052 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 AOB 439A, 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 45 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AOB 439A registered?

AOB 439A is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 December 1981.

Is AOB 439A safe to buy?

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