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GDS 39E

1989 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 39E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,394 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,625 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,708 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside no.plate lamp out

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,182 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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GDS 39E is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDS 39E, 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

How do I check the history of GDS 39E?

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What year was GDS 39E registered?

GDS 39E is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is GDS 39E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDS 39E shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDS 39E have outstanding finance?

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