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HGF 405K

1979 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,962 mi
Last recorded12,962 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 405K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 12,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 12,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 12,542 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 12,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,129 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,112 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,112 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,111 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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HGF 405K is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HGF 405K, 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 HGF 405K?

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What year was HGF 405K registered?

HGF 405K is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is HGF 405K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 405K shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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