CarVerify

Free Car Check

UDU 524G

1980 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,084 mi
Last recorded73,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDU 524G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,809 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,217 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 71,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 71,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 71,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,787 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 71,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,533 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,396 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 71,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,301 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,126 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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

UDU 524G is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 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 UDU 524G, 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 46 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 UDU 524G?

You can check the full history of UDU 524G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was UDU 524G registered?

UDU 524G is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is UDU 524G safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDU 524G shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UDU 524G have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on UDU 524G. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.