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RVP 181G

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVP 181G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 42,869 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working to low (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

water pump leacking

Pass 27 May 2017 42,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,023 miles

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,023 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Offside front door mirror slightly insecure

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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RVP 181G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RVP 181G, 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

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What year was RVP 181G registered?

RVP 181G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is RVP 181G safe to buy?

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