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RPY 397

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3442cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

728 mi
Last recorded728 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPY 397
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,442cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 728 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 278 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

vehicle registered as" e type"

Pass 10 Mar 2006 302 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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RPY 397 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,442cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RPY 397, 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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How do I check the history of RPY 397?

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What year was RPY 397 registered?

RPY 397 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is RPY 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPY 397 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPY 397 have outstanding finance?

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