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HFX 85E

1986 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFX 85E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,368 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,466 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,722 miles

offside front lower outer sill corroded outside of perscribed areas

Fail 26 Jul 2013 82,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,507 miles

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

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

offside front sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,302 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,192 miles

Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,192 miles

Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,073 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 82,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,825 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,825 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 81,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,564 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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HFX 85E is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 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 HFX 85E, 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 40 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 HFX 85E registered?

HFX 85E is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 February 1986.

Is HFX 85E safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFX 85E shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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