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JAG 456N

1978 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,099 mi
Last recorded12,099 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 456N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 12,099 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 11,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,614 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,574 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,540 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,456 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 11,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 11,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,091 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 11,091 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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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JAG 456N is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JAG 456N, 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 JAG 456N registered?

JAG 456N is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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