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858 XAF

1979 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration858 XAF
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,645 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,642 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion around components

slight play in steering rack rubber mounts

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 50,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres perishing

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,660 miles

Coolant leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,904 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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858 XAF is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 858 XAF, 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.

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What year was 858 XAF registered?

858 XAF is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is 858 XAF safe to buy?

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