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BEH 505C

1979 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,982 mi
Last recorded91,982 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEH 505C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,949 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 91,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 91,658 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 91,658 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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BEH 505C is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BEH 505C, 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

How do I check the history of BEH 505C?

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What year was BEH 505C registered?

BEH 505C is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BEH 505C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEH 505C shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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