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PHJ 527K

1978 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,678 mi
Last recorded60,678 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 527K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,280cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,615 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from flexy to caliper starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from flexy to caliper starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hole in O/S floor near seal

no reverse lights

Fail 3 Jul 2023 60,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split in half through the middle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror loose on stalk meaning the mirror spins (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hole in O/S floor near seal

no reverse lights

Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,512 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount rings perished and starting to fail. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2022 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mount rings perished and starting to fail. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reversing light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,405 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f jacking points slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material conecting pipe to the caliper from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 60,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front and o/s/f jacking points slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material conecting pipe to the caliper from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from flexi to caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe from flexi to caliper slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,085 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 60,046 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,949 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,834 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,828 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,644 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,635 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 59,363 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,436 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,015 miles

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

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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PHJ 527K is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PHJ 527K, 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 PHJ 527K registered?

PHJ 527K is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is PHJ 527K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 527K shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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