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BRU 80K

1989 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,490 mi
Last recorded21,490 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 80K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 21,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 21,181 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,045 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,773 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,925 miles

Drivers seat back rest worn.

Front wishbone bushes perished. Rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack.

Knock detected Nearside front suspension.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 19,925 miles

Drivers seat back rest worn.

Front wishbone bushes perished. Rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack.

Knock detected Nearside front suspension.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,840 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

offside + nearside front tyres have cracks in outer tread

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,683 miles

front number plate ?

n/s exhust rear pipe to manifold blowing

o/s/f tyer perishing in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 19,216 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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BRU 80K is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BRU 80K, 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 BRU 80K registered?

BRU 80K is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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