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VKV 898

1979 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKV 898
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,327 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,446 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,864 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,858 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,294 miles

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 18 May 2006 62,080 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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VKV 898 is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VKV 898, 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 VKV 898?

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What year was VKV 898 registered?

VKV 898 is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is VKV 898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKV 898 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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