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COH 245C

1980 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,573 mi
Last recorded2,573 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOH 245C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 2,573 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 1,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 551 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 20 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 99,970 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 99,615 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,104 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc warpped (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,104 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc warpped (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,080 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,736 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,575 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,575 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,254 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,740 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust mountings are becoming weak

offside and nearside drag link bolts the locking wire is missing

offside rear suspension arm bolt locking wire is missing

offside rear tyre is very close to the suspension bump stop

Fail 5 Jun 2008 77,740 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust mountings are becoming weak

offside and nearside drag link bolts the locking wire is missing

offside rear suspension arm bolt locking wire is missing

offside rear tyre is very close to the suspension bump stop

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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COH 245C is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 COH 245C, 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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What year was COH 245C registered?

COH 245C is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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