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NME 78C

1989 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,628 mi
Last recorded63,628 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNME 78C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,223cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 63,628 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2017 63,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,801 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,705 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,101 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both doors hard to close

oil leak

underside of car corroding badly all over

Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both doors hard to close

oil leak

slight play o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

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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NME 78C is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NME 78C, 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

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What year was NME 78C registered?

NME 78C is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is NME 78C safe to buy?

The MOT history for NME 78C shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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