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WNL 2

1988 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,449 mi
Last recorded56,449 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNL 2
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 56,449 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 55,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,965 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 53,827 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,709 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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WNL 2 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNL 2, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WNL 2?

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What year was WNL 2 registered?

WNL 2 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is WNL 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNL 2 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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