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APB 406A

1990 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,266 mi
Last recorded70,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 406A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,657 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,795 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 60,917 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 60,917 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,208 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 59,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 57,869 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 57,867 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 56,178 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,081 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

has a major oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 51,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 48,580 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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APB 406A is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 APB 406A, 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 APB 406A registered?

APB 406A is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 April 1990.

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