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ZL 7

1985 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

562 mi
Last recorded562 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationZL 7
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,339 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 63,338 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,562 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,892 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,566 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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ZL 7 is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 ZL 7, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ZL 7 registered?

ZL 7 is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 April 1985.

Is ZL 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ZL 7 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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