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KYT 876D

1979 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,430 mi
Last recorded68,430 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYT 876D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,082 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 4,451 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 64,446 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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KYT 876D is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc 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 KYT 876D, 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 KYT 876D registered?

KYT 876D is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 January 1979.

Is KYT 876D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYT 876D 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 KYT 876D have outstanding finance?

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