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SLW 170F

1983 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLW 170F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 71,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill is holed within 30cm of seat belt mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Outer sill holed within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,731 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 71,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,170 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,154 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s/f engine mounts defective

Fail 28 Jul 2012 68,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s/f engine mounts defective

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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SLW 170F is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SLW 170F, 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 SLW 170F registered?

SLW 170F is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 October 1983.

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