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DCK 176C

1981 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,928 mi
Last recorded21,928 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 176C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 21,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 19,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 19,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,686 miles

stiffness in steering rack

wear in rack

Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 15,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 14,870 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 14,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,916 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,442 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 11,079 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 8,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 8,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 6,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 5,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers door latch worn

slight wear in o/s steering rack

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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DCK 176C is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DCK 176C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DCK 176C?

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What year was DCK 176C registered?

DCK 176C is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is DCK 176C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 176C shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DCK 176C have outstanding finance?

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