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DPO 280G

1982 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,113 mi
Last recorded24,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPO 280G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 24,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,978 miles

both front lower arm bushes age cracked

both rear shock absorber bushes age cracked

nearside front brake flexi-hose worn

nearside rear handbrake effort low

play in steering rack u/joint

Fail 23 May 2014 23,978 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm bushes age cracked

both rear shock absorber bushes age cracked

nearside front brake flexi-hose worn

nearside rear handbrake effort low

play in steering rack u/joint

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 3,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,135 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,095 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 1,460 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2006 17,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 17,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DPO 280G is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,920 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 DPO 280G, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DPO 280G registered?

DPO 280G is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 January 1982.

Is DPO 280G safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPO 280G shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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