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AOK 138B

1978 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOK 138B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,159 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,905 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,810 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,385 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,355 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,721 miles

All wheel bearings have slight play

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,513 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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AOK 138B is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,229 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 AOK 138B, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AOK 138B?

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What year was AOK 138B registered?

AOK 138B is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is AOK 138B safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOK 138B shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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