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MEY 519H

1979 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,258 mi
Last recorded79,258 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEY 519H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,065 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,140 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 78,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 5,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,764 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 7,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,292 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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MEY 519H is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MEY 519H, 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 MEY 519H?

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What year was MEY 519H registered?

MEY 519H is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is MEY 519H safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEY 519H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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