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SWC 455D

1981 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,409 mi
Last recorded63,409 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Jaguar E-type39,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWC 455D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,134 miles

all tyres cracking and perrishing.

the whole of underside of car covered in undersill

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,816 miles

all of chassis rusting. outer sills rusting. lower arm balljoint rubbers perrishing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 2,519 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,312 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,267 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 61,737 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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SWC 455D is a 1981 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SWC 455D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWC 455D?

You can check the full history of SWC 455D by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SWC 455D registered?

SWC 455D is a 1981 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 April 1981.

Is SWC 455D safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWC 455D shows 9 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 SWC 455D have outstanding finance?

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