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TXG 777

1978 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,588 mi
Last recorded56,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXG 777
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 56,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 56,534 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,511 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,451 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,358 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,248 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,887 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,827 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,672 miles

Slight oil leak from base of the distributor

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,647 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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TXG 777 is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 TXG 777, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TXG 777?

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What year was TXG 777 registered?

TXG 777 is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is TXG 777 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXG 777 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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