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21 E

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4223cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,200 mi
Last recorded36,200 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,223cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 36,200 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 36,196 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 35,215 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance only just within limits

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,009 miles

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.5mm tread

Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre approx 2.5mm tread

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 32,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,168 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,393 miles

slight lift nearside front lower swivel

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,177 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,659 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 27,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,664 miles

indicators flashing slightly slow

nearside front lower swivel slight lift

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,237 miles

indicators rate of flashing slightly slow at tickover

no visible tell-tale for hazards. Audible tell-tale acceptable

Pass 18 Apr 2007 25,438 miles

Indicators flashing slowly at tickover but within limits of 60 to 120 times per minute

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,901 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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21 E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 21 E, 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.

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What year was 21 E registered?

21 E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is 21 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 E shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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