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15,867 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack mounting bushes worn
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack mounting bolts slightly insecured
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking From fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
battery slightly insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery slightly insecure
both rear wheel bearings slightly play
o/s seat belt slightly damage
slightly play on steering rack bushes
various oil leaks(slightly)
slightly play on steering rack bushes
various oil leaks(slightly)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery slightly insecure
both rear wheel bearings slightly play
o/s seat belt slightly damage
battery slightly insecure
o/s/r anti roll bar link slightly play
o/s/r suspension trailing arm bush slightly crack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
battery slightly insecure
o/s/r anti roll bar link slightly play
o/s/r suspension trailing arm bush slightly crack
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DVG 171G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DVG 171G, 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 DVG 171G registered?
DVG 171G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 December 1989.
Is DVG 171G safe to buy?
The MOT history for DVG 171G shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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