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MAY 1F

1979 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAY 1F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,100 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 23,100 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,052 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,853 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,701 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 22,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 22,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,365 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 20,360 miles

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

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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MAY 1F is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MAY 1F, 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 MAY 1F registered?

MAY 1F is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is MAY 1F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAY 1F shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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