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TRX 45D

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,308 mi
Last recorded6,308 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 45D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 6,308 miles

Coolant leak Radiator bottom hose ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 6,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator intermittent when brake lights on (4.4.3 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Slight deterioration of steering rack bonded mounting when loaded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber split pin missing

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 6,019 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 6,010 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Metal brake pipe runs close to wheel rim

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,971 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 5,872 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 5,740 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 5,736 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,697 miles

Coolant leak

SLIGHT CRACK WOODEN STEERING WHEEL.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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TRX 45D is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TRX 45D, 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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TRX 45D is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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