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ABH 452C

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 452C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 92,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight deterioration to steering wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 80,035 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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ABH 452C is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABH 452C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABH 452C?

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What year was ABH 452C registered?

ABH 452C is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is ABH 452C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 452C shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABH 452C have outstanding finance?

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