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VHJ 301L

1989 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,569 mi
Last recorded37,569 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 301L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 37,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 36,351 miles

Front OIL LEAK!

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,861 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 35,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly obscured by reverseing lamps

very slight surface rust around offside front jacking point

Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear no plate slightly obscured by reverseing lamps

very slight surface rust around offside front jacking point

Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,853 miles

Oil leak

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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VHJ 301L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc 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 VHJ 301L, 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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What year was VHJ 301L registered?

VHJ 301L is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is VHJ 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 301L 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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