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KBV 816F

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBV 816F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,478 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from diff OS

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,623 miles

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

slight o/s rear axle oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,371 miles

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

exhaust mounts poor

Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,371 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

exhaust mounts poor

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,501 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 69,489 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust monifold nut missing.

Exhaust system mountings insecure.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 69,183 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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KBV 816F is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KBV 816F, 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.

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What year was KBV 816F registered?

KBV 816F is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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