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OCP 43J

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,098 mi
Last recorded33,098 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCP 43J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2016 27,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,327 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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OCP 43J is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCP 43J, 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 OCP 43J registered?

OCP 43J is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is OCP 43J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCP 43J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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