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CGB 7J

1989 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGB 7J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 72,061 miles

advise nsf tyre

advise o s f top ball joint

Pass 24 May 2016 71,889 miles

n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 May 2016 71,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 71,722 miles

advise nsf ball joint clip replacenment

advise nsf tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 70,748 miles

advise nsf lower ball joint boot clip replacement

advise top hose replacement

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover loose

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,403 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 62,383 miles

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

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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CGB 7J is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CGB 7J, 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 CGB 7J registered?

CGB 7J is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is CGB 7J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGB 7J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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