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REU 42E

1989 Jaguar E-type

Gold Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,243 mi
Last recorded68,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREU 42E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,243 miles

Aux belt worn

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,243 miles

Aux belt worn

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,244 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing shock absorber (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Fail 14 May 2015 68,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,046 miles

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

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

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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REU 42E is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Gold with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 REU 42E, 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 REU 42E registered?

REU 42E is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 July 1989.

Is REU 42E safe to buy?

The MOT history for REU 42E shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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