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21 DKM

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,242 mi
Last recorded68,242 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 DKM
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 68,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

washers need slight attention

Pass 14 May 2015 67,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 May 2014 66,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2013 65,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 May 2011 64,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 64,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 63,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,651 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 62,651 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,866 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Feb 2008 61,866 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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21 DKM is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,273 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 21 DKM, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 21 DKM registered?

21 DKM is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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