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DSE 176

1978 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,664 mi
Last recorded29,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSE 176
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 26,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 24,410 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 22,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight power steering leak - nearside

Windscreen washer pressure low -offside

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,134 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 19,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,682 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,670 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 19,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 19,091 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,980 miles

both front seats slack on runners

small holes in tail pipe trim

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,779 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 18,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,427 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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DSE 176 is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DSE 176, 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

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What year was DSE 176 registered?

DSE 176 is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is DSE 176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSE 176 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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