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DVG 171G

1989 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,867 mi
Last recorded15,867 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 171G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 15,867 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 15,380 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 14,743 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 14,743 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 13,370 miles

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 13,370 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 12,950 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,403 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 10,734 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 10,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 9,598 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 9,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 8,697 miles

battery slightly insecure

o/s/r anti roll bar link slightly play

o/s/r suspension trailing arm bush slightly crack

Fail 5 Sep 2016 8,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 7,437 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 7,431 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,929 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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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.

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