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MCU 70K

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,007 mi
Last recorded57,007 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCU 70K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat back loose but locks in the upright position

Fail 16 Jan 2014 57,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat back moves but locks in position

Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,979 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear wheels binding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,862 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

wiring loom rubbing on nearside front road wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,749 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,725 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,356 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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MCU 70K is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MCU 70K, 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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MCU 70K is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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