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TGU 406L

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,232 mi
Last recorded31,232 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGU 406L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,670 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 29,978 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,930 miles

Oil leak

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2015 28,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,956 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 27,466 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,945 miles

Advise replacement of all tyres due to age

Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise replacement of all tyres due to age

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 406L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TGU 406L, 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 TGU 406L registered?

TGU 406L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is TGU 406L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGU 406L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGU 406L have outstanding finance?

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