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WEL 723J

1978 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,806 mi
Last recorded78,806 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 723J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,806 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,602 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,268 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension lock wire missing

Fail 7 Jun 2013 17,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside and nearside rear suspension lock wire missing

Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 76,520 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 76,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,687 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,684 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WEL 723J is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WEL 723J, 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.

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What year was WEL 723J registered?

WEL 723J is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1978.

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The MOT history for WEL 723J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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