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RFM 101L

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 101L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 71,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,607 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,203 miles

slight leak on exhaust joints

slight movement in front and rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,203 miles

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

slight leak on exhaust joints

slight movement in front and rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,226 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT RACK BOOT SLIGHT SPLIT , NEARSIDE TOP JOINT SLIGHT WEAR , SLIGHT OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,425 miles

REAR LIGHTS SLIGHTLY BLOCKING REAR NUMBER PLATE , SLIGHT WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 May 2012 68,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 67,646 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2010 66,431 miles

offside front hub has slight play

slight distortion on front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2009 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front & rear hubs show slight play/wear [wire wheels]

Fail 19 May 2009 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front & rear hubs show slight play/wear [wire wheels]

Pass 22 May 2008 65,276 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front nearside tyre has cracks to walls

Pass 25 May 2007 64,627 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 64,627 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2006 63,839 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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RFM 101L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RFM 101L, 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 RFM 101L registered?

RFM 101L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 October 1989.

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