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WYB 48G

1989 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYB 48G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,740 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,374 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,957 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 69,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 68,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 67,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,560 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,410 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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WYB 48G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WYB 48G, 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

How do I check the history of WYB 48G?

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What year was WYB 48G registered?

WYB 48G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is WYB 48G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYB 48G shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYB 48G have outstanding finance?

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