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APO 409C

1978 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,219 mi
Last recorded6,219 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 409C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,091 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,718 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front shockabsorber mounting bush cracking

slight play / lift in steering column top bush

slight play in offside and nearside front top suspension ball joints

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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APO 409C is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 APO 409C, 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 APO 409C?

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What year was APO 409C registered?

APO 409C is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is APO 409C safe to buy?

The MOT history for APO 409C shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APO 409C have outstanding finance?

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