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BBK 588M

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,421 mi
Last recorded36,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 588M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear of nearside sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 35,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 35,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 34,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front joins (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,490 miles

Engine oily

Front lower swivel dust covers perished

Rear floor corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,174 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust mounts perished

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,186 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,245 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,828 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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BBK 588M is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BBK 588M, 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 BBK 588M registered?

BBK 588M is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 October 1990.

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