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MDW 610G

1981 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,547 mi
Last recorded73,547 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDW 610G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake master cylinder appears slightly damp at bottom

slight play rear propshaft joint

slight up and down play at steering wheel

steering operation slightly rough when turned via wheels

Fail 7 Aug 2017 73,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak forward (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake master cylinder appears slightly damp at bottom

slight play rear propshaft joint

slight up and down play at steering wheel

steering operation slightly rough when turned via wheels

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forward (2.7.3)

brake master cylinder area appears damp

slight play rear propshaft joint

slight roughness in steering operation

slight up and down play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front inner wing cover insecure

offside front wheelbearing has slight freeplay

rear propshaft joint slight wear

slight roughness in steering system

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine has oil leaks

offside front inner wing cover insecure

offside front wheelbearing has slight freeplay

rear propshaft joint slight wear

slight roughness in steering system

Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,091 miles

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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MDW 610G is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDW 610G, 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.

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MDW 610G is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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