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BGU 148G

1989 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,180 mi
Last recorded49,180 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 148G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,715 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 47,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Upper Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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BGU 148G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BGU 148G, 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

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What year was BGU 148G registered?

BGU 148G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is BGU 148G safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGU 148G shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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