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AAB 635A

1989 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,735 mi
Last recorded47,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAB 635A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,238cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 47,734 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,720 miles

Slight blow from centre exhausts

Slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Jul 2015 47,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight blow from centre exhausts

Slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,636 miles

Slight play steering column top bush

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,610 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,609 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight play in both rear hubs †engine coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,525 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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AAB 635A is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AAB 635A, 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 AAB 635A registered?

AAB 635A is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is AAB 635A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAB 635A shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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