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APB 788A

1991 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

7,127 mi
Last recorded7,127 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 788A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 7,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 6,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 5,961 miles

Both bushes on both front wishbones are cracking

Both front bottom shock bushes are cracking

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leak

Slight up and down/left and right movement detected at the steering wheel

Fail 9 May 2016 5,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both bushes on both front wishbones are cracking

Both front bottom shock bushes are cracking

Oil leak

Rear diff leak

Slight up and down/left and right movement detected at the steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2015 5,672 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 5,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 5,530 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Pass 15 Apr 2013 5,520 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 5,520 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 5,520 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 5,236 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 5,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,502 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 4,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 3,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 3,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 2,722 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 788A is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 45,175 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 788A, 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 35 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 788A registered?

APB 788A is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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