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VWK 512J

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,544 mi
Last recorded92,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWK 512J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 92,542 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,045 miles

Offside steering rack rubber mounting slightly deteriorated,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,070 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,060 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,672 miles

offside headlamp aim set to max

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wipers smeary

nearside headlamp aim set to min

nearside rear bump stop rubber touching tyre sidewall when raised

nearside washer jet just makes screen

rear brakes have large imbalance on application

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,806 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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VWK 512J is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWK 512J, 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 VWK 512J registered?

VWK 512J is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is VWK 512J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWK 512J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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