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179 WK

2005 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,497 mi
Last recorded66,497 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Jaguar E-type40,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 WK
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,497 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,912 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,355 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,463 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 51,463 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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179 WK is a 2005 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 40,151 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 179 WK, 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 21 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 179 WK registered?

179 WK is a 2005 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is 179 WK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 179 WK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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