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CNE 889M

1974 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,742 mi
Last recorded35,742 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNE 889M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 35,742 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 35,394 miles

Steering system excessively rough Power steering belt loose (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,235 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,228 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 35,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 35,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 35,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,076 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 35,076 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,055 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 35,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,868 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 34,852 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 34,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 32,649 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CNE 889M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 CNE 889M, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNE 889M registered?

CNE 889M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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