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DTO 228B

1976 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,009 mi
Last recorded23,009 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 Jaguar E-type58,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 228B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 23,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 23,009 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 22,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,817 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 21,817 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,482 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 20,456 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 19,825 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,826 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 17,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust mounts poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2007 17,782 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

light corrosion forming on exhaust system

n/s door window glass damaged (cracked)

oil leak from engine /gearbox area

Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,394 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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DTO 228B is a 1976 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1976 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 58,412 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 DTO 228B, 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 50 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DTO 228B registered?

DTO 228B is a 1976 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 January 1976.

Is DTO 228B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTO 228B shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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