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DEL 1H

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

1,699 mi
Last recorded1,699 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 1H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 1,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 58,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,939 miles

O/s/f rack bush has slight play

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,914 miles

coolant leak from engine

slight play in nearside rear suspension hub lower bush

slight play in offside front top suspension ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,906 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,892 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

slight play in n/s/r hub lower bushes

windscreen marked by wipers but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,882 miles

screen marked by wipers

Pass 22 Jul 2009 57,871 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,861 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,855 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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DEL 1H is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DEL 1H, 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 DEL 1H registered?

DEL 1H is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is DEL 1H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 1H shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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