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ETE 568F

1979 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETE 568F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,484 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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ETE 568F is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETE 568F, 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 ETE 568F?

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What year was ETE 568F registered?

ETE 568F is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 August 1979.

Is ETE 568F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETE 568F shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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