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HHR 49K

1978 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,408 mi
Last recorded53,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 49K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,408 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,348 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 53,345 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small area corrosion on N/S floorpan centre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,177 miles

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

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

Oil pressure gauge not working

Small area of corrosion on o/s/r boot floor

Water leak from radiator

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,068 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Smallares of corrosion on o/s boot floorby drain hole

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Very small area of surface corrosion on front n/s floor/sill

Pass 19 May 2010 52,788 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/outer sill small patch surface corrosion

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

O/S/F very small fracture on jacking point

Pass 15 May 2009 52,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 51,371 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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HHR 49K is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HHR 49K, 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.

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What year was HHR 49K registered?

HHR 49K is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is HHR 49K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHR 49K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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