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XFX 279B

1991 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,302 mi
Last recorded1,302 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFX 279B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 1,302 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 1,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 1,292 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 1,292 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 1,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 1,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 1,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 1,151 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 1,151 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,008 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 620 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 620 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 620 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 620 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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XFX 279B is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 45,175 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 XFX 279B, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XFX 279B registered?

XFX 279B is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is XFX 279B safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFX 279B shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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