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KPT 317C

1983 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,426 mi
Last recorded78,426 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPT 317C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 78,426 miles

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,167 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 78,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 77,882 miles

Both front tyres worn hard on inner edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,882 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cut on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2012 77,786 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 May 2011 77,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 76,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 75,727 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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KPT 317C is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KPT 317C, 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 KPT 317C registered?

KPT 317C is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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The MOT history for KPT 317C shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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