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1111 JH

1979 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,895 mi
Last recorded46,895 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1111 JH
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,895 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 46,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,987 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s handbrke low

all ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,784 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,596 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,596 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,831 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,566 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 42,566 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,912 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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1111 JH is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 54,177 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 1111 JH, 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 47 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1111 JH registered?

1111 JH is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is 1111 JH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1111 JH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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