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KUY 451D

1979 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,424 mi
Last recorded23,424 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 451D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 23,424 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 23,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 16,682 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,737 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 15,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 7,010 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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KUY 451D is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KUY 451D, 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 KUY 451D registered?

KUY 451D is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 July 1979.

Is KUY 451D safe to buy?

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