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WSU 245

1989 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3774cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,585 mi
Last recorded34,585 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 245
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,774cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,585 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 34,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,150 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel wear in lower u/j (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak on n/s rear diff oil seal

Pass 13 Jul 2015 33,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,559 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stearing rack moves on on mounting bolts but is also on rubber mountins

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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WSU 245 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,774cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WSU 245, 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 WSU 245 registered?

WSU 245 is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is WSU 245 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 245 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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