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DCK 158C

1989 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 4253cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 158C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,253cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,482 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,212 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 73,478 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 73,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,961 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2009 72,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,086 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 72,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,490 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 71,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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DCK 158C is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 4,253cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DCK 158C, 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 DCK 158C registered?

DCK 158C is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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