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HDM 1

1981 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,724 mi
Last recorded2,724 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDM 1
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 2,724 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 2,718 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

water leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 2,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 1,884 miles

slight play nearside rear suspension

Pass 27 Oct 2011 1,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,366 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,816 miles

braided brake hoses fitted all round

n/s screen washer weak

non inertia seat belts fitted

visial emmissions

Pass 31 Jul 2006 95,496 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 95,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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HDM 1 is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1981 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 39,052 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 HDM 1, 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 45 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 HDM 1 registered?

HDM 1 is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 November 1981.

Is HDM 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDM 1 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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