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AJB 273A

1983 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,379 mi
Last recorded67,379 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 273A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,379 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2014 65,715 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 65,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and centre wiper blades split on ends

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,622 miles

gearbox oil leak , from input shaft.

slight corrosion rear suspension link arms.

wear in both track rod ends

wear in top and bottom ball joints both sides.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,197 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 63,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,421 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKJES

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

VEHICLE OVER HEATING

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,746 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 59,972 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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AJB 273A is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJB 273A, 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 AJB 273A registered?

AJB 273A is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 September 1983.

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