MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper suspension bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper suspension bush deteriorated
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
ladder frame o/s not completely welded
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower shock bolt loose
Offside Front Lower shock observer bolt loose
steering joint loose on steering rack
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel movement up and down due to loose uj on steering rack (2.1.2b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper suspension bush deteriorated
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper suspension bush deteriorated
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
ladder frame o/s not completely welded
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower shock bolt loose
Offside Front Lower shock observer bolt loose
steering joint loose on steering rack
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant leak
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT PLAY ALL WHEEL BEARINGS
Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MSU 981 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MSU 981, 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 MSU 981 registered?
MSU 981 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 August 1989.
Is MSU 981 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MSU 981 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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