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HPC 978N

1975 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,730 mi
Last recorded37,730 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 Jaguar E-type41,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPC 978N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 37,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 37,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 37,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 36,881 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 35,421 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,275 miles

all front suspension ball joint covers splitting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,230 miles

front ball joint rubbers deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 54,132 miles

all front ball joint covers deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2012 54,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front ball joint covers deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2011 33,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Head lamp image converters fitted.

Fail 6 May 2011 33,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Head lamp image converters fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front valance corroding on underside

nearside rear inner arch corroding

rear suspension arm mounting bushes splitting

Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front valance corroding on underside

nearside rear inner arch corroding

rear suspension arm mounting bushes splitting

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,732 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HPC 978N is a 1975 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 41,181 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 HPC 978N, 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 51 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 HPC 978N?

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What year was HPC 978N registered?

HPC 978N is a 1975 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 February 1975.

Is HPC 978N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPC 978N shows 22 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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