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ABW 47E

1990 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 47E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 96,503 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,819 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 95,817 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 95,798 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged evidence of fouling on inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 95,799 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bad play ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 95,081 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,599 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 94,595 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 93,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 91,641 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,904 miles

nearside front steering rack rubber splitting.

slight play in steering collum shaft.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,567 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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ABW 47E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ABW 47E, 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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ABW 47E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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