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80 RBM

1974 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,216 mi
Last recorded2,216 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 RBM
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 2,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 2,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 1,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,871 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 1,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 1,779 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Aug 2009 1,238 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Brake fluid cap insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S track rod end gaiters split

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 1,236 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Brake fluid cap insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S track rod end gaiters split

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2005 793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear hubs have slight play

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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80 RBM is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 80 RBM, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 80 RBM registered?

80 RBM is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is 80 RBM safe to buy?

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