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LEL 158

1982 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,371 mi
Last recorded1,371 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEL 158
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2017 1,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 1,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 1,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 1,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 918 miles

Battery insecure

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

near side washer low power

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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LEL 158 is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,920 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 LEL 158, 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 44 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 LEL 158?

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What year was LEL 158 registered?

LEL 158 is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 August 1982.

Is LEL 158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEL 158 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEL 158 have outstanding finance?

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