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FTM 281L

1989 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,562 mi
Last recorded48,562 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 281L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,562 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,469 miles

tyres perished

Fail 18 Aug 2016 48,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 48,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,722 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,191 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,179 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,956 miles

All 4 tyres have ageing cracks

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has areas of surface corrosion

Various steering, susp[ension and roll bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,844 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Various areas of chassis are corroded

Various steering and suspension bushes are deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,735 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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FTM 281L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FTM 281L, 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 FTM 281L registered?

FTM 281L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is FTM 281L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 281L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTM 281L have outstanding finance?

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