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WHJ 148M

1987 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 148M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,985 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,456 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,811 miles

off side by battery is starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,994 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,148 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,352 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 67,352 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,575 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,888 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 64,877 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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WHJ 148M is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,220 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 WHJ 148M, 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 39 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 WHJ 148M registered?

WHJ 148M is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 May 1987.

Is WHJ 148M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 148M shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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