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FHA 266T

1979 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,051 mi
Last recorded3,051 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHA 266T
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 3,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 3,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 3,030 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 2,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 2,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 2,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,742 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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FHA 266T is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FHA 266T, 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 FHA 266T registered?

FHA 266T is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is FHA 266T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHA 266T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHA 266T have outstanding finance?

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