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EIJ 7918

1980 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIJ 7918
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,681 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 74,681 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in rear hubs

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,878 miles

movement in rear hubs

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 73,623 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,497 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,057 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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EIJ 7918 is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 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 EIJ 7918, 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 46 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 EIJ 7918?

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What year was EIJ 7918 registered?

EIJ 7918 is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is EIJ 7918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIJ 7918 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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