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WGC 230F

1989 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGC 230F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,542 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 78,541 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near seat mounting and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,628 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear wheels loose on splines

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,298 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,272 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s/r wheel play in splines ?

Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,259 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

o/s/r wheel play in splines ?

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,183 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 67,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,287 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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WGC 230F is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGC 230F, 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 WGC 230F registered?

WGC 230F is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 October 1989.

Is WGC 230F safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGC 230F shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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