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WCT 80

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,109 mi
Last recorded62,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCT 80
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 62,100 miles

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

rear discs have slight surface corrosion

slight oil leak engine area

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,089 miles

Corrosion to OSR fuel pipe

Corrosion to brake pipe under passenger seat

Corrosion to front radiator pipe/flange/hose

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Play detected in NSR wheel bearing

Play detected in OSF wheel bearing

Play detected in OSR wheel bearing

Play detected in rear universal joints propshaft / driveshafts

Rear discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Slight corrosion to front shocks

Slight corrosion to rear springs

Slight oil leak engine area

Wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 62,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear suspension siezed No movement

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2010 61,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 50,139 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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WCT 80 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 WCT 80, 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 53 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCT 80 registered?

WCT 80 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is WCT 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCT 80 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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