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1485 AW

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,644 mi
Last recorded30,644 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1485 AW
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,640 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 30,640 miles

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,610 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,005 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,005 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,527 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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1485 AW is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 44,880 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 1485 AW, 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 36 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 1485 AW registered?

1485 AW is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is 1485 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1485 AW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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