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OSU 479

1989 Jaguar E-type

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,542 mi
Last recorded10,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 479
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 10,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 10,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 8,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 7,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 7,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,799 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 5,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 4,184 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 2,945 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 2,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter in the engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 1,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 1,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 644 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

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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OSU 479 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OSU 479, 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

How do I check the history of OSU 479?

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What year was OSU 479 registered?

OSU 479 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is OSU 479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 479 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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