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DTL 1X

1982 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

29,280 mi
Last recorded29,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTL 1X
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,280 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 29,279 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front shock (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,238 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,177 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,151 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber mounts perished x 4

front shock absorber rubber bushes perished

Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,631 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubber mounts perished x 4

front shock absorber rubber bushes perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,920 miles

all front suspension bushes starting to split / perished

exhaust rubbers perished

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn uneven

Fail 21 Jul 2014 27,920 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front suspension bushes starting to split / perished

exhaust rubbers perished

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,832 miles

some signs of corrision in offside rear floor /sill area

Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

some signs of corrision in offside rear floor /sill area

Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,781 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 27,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 27,411 miles

slight exhaust gas leak from ex manifold

Pass 28 May 2009 27,093 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 27,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,543 miles

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

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

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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DTL 1X is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DTL 1X, 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 DTL 1X registered?

DTL 1X is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is DTL 1X safe to buy?

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