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GVG 134K

1989 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,624 mi
Last recorded56,624 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 134K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 56,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 55,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,722 miles

both sides rear trailing arm bushs splitting

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,653 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished/splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Coolant leak from radiator

Oil leak from engine

Signs of coolant leak from engine

Slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 14 Jul 2012 54,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished/splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Coolant leak from radiator

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine

Signs of coolant leak from engine

Slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,411 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,138 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,663 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,656 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 53,421 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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GVG 134K is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GVG 134K, 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 GVG 134K?

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What year was GVG 134K registered?

GVG 134K is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is GVG 134K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVG 134K shows 18 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.

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