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EEE 72

1989 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,244 mi
Last recorded80,244 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEE 72
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 80,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 80,244 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 80,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 79,993 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,787 miles

smell of fuel no leak evident

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,695 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front discs pitting

n/s/r (rear) subframe mount deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,680 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front discs pitting

n/s/f brake fluid top faulty

n/s/r (rear) subframe mount deteriorated

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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EEE 72 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEE 72, 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 EEE 72 registered?

EEE 72 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is EEE 72 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEE 72 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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