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HNP 789J

1988 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,692 mi
Last recorded76,692 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 789J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil rear of two (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,031 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 64,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,749 miles

oil leak to engine

some movement to n/s/f o/s/f ball joint/wheel bearings

some movement to rear wheel bearings / lower trunions

Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak to engine

rad fan not working

some movement to n/s/f o/s/f ball joint/wheel bearings

some movement to rear wheel bearings / lower trunions

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,658 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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HNP 789J is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 HNP 789J, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HNP 789J registered?

HNP 789J is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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