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SUX 987H

1989 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 987H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,685 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 71,678 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,412 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 66,401 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 6,402 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,020 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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SUX 987H is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUX 987H, 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 SUX 987H?

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What year was SUX 987H registered?

SUX 987H is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 October 1989.

Is SUX 987H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUX 987H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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