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160 WK

1983 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,410 mi
Last recorded41,410 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 WK
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,410 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,328 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,426 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 40,424 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,001 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,940 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 38,940 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,562 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

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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160 WK is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 49,838 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 160 WK, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 160 WK registered?

160 WK is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is 160 WK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160 WK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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