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PUA 46D

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 46D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 76,656 miles

Clutch hydraulic flexi pipe swollen at lower section of the pipe

General oil leaks on engine, gearbox and rear differential

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,525 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,042 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 75,042 miles

Direction indicator not working Both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,492 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Offside Front lower ball joint cover worn

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play.

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorated & cracking.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,765 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 69,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,475 miles

oil leak from front of engine.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,896 miles

o\s\f wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

washer switch worn.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,896 miles

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

o\s\f wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

washer switch worn.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,201 miles

Screen washer switch sticking slightly.

slight oil leaks on engine.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,201 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Screen washer switch sticking slightly.

slight oil leaks on engine.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

skight oil leak from front of engine

wax oyl to small areas of front subframe required.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,589 miles

skight oil leak from front of engine

wax oyl to small areas of front subframe required.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,566 miles

o\s\f wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,469 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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PUA 46D is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 PUA 46D, 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 41 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 PUA 46D?

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What year was PUA 46D registered?

PUA 46D is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 July 1985.

Is PUA 46D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 46D shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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