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VPF 249G

1979 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,424 mi
Last recorded88,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPF 249G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,424 miles

Front steering rack rubber mounting has movement but secure both sides

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 34,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak

slight play in rear driveshaft inner universal joints

Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,547 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,724 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 77,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,120 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 73,388 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 73,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,514 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play detected at offside of steering rack (inner end of steering arm),

Fail 10 Aug 2007 69,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play detected at offside of steering rack (inner end of steering arm).

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,225 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 69,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 68,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VPF 249G is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VPF 249G, 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.

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What year was VPF 249G registered?

VPF 249G is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1979.

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