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SSV 765

1985 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSV 765
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,619 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair possible brake disc warped (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 78,209 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 77,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,251 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,050 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear hub/wheel bearings slight play

corrossion starting at the end of offside rear sill will need repair soon

nearside front top ball joint slight play

Fail 25 Jul 2014 77,050 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear hub/wheel bearings slight play

corrossion starting at the end of offside rear sill will need repair soon

nearside front top ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,970 miles

Rear tyres run close to body

Pass 29 May 2012 75,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,188 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,188 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 71,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 70,235 miles

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

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

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

lower steering u j slight play

o/s f backing plate rubbing on disc

Pass 14 May 2008 67,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 64,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,562 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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SSV 765 is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SSV 765, 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 SSV 765?

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What year was SSV 765 registered?

SSV 765 is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 March 1985.

Is SSV 765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSV 765 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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