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TGU 399L

1988 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,141 mi
Last recorded60,141 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 399L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 60,141 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 60,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,811 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 59,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,291 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside seat belt operation not smooth

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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TGU 399L is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGU 399L, 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 38 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 TGU 399L?

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What year was TGU 399L registered?

TGU 399L is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is TGU 399L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 399L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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