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VFO 166

1978 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,720 mi
Last recorded22,720 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Jaguar E-type55,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 166
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,555 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 4,942 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 4,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 4,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,220 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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VFO 166 is a 1978 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,229 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 VFO 166, 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 48 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFO 166?

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What year was VFO 166 registered?

VFO 166 is a 1978 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is VFO 166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 166 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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