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HGF 855N

1974 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,015 mi
Last recorded27,015 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGF 855N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,015 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 26,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 25,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,797 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 22,748 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 22,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,615 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 22,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 22,437 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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HGF 855N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 HGF 855N, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HGF 855N?

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What year was HGF 855N registered?

HGF 855N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 December 1974.

Is HGF 855N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGF 855N shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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