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500 WK

1989 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,755 mi
Last recorded14,755 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 WK
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 14,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,652 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 14,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,021 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 11,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 11,158 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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500 WK is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 500 WK, 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 500 WK registered?

500 WK is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is 500 WK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 WK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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