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BRF 229J

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,724 mi
Last recorded57,724 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 229J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,658 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 56,656 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,414 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,347 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearing have slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,280 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 56,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,334 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wiper blades smeary and noisy

oil leak from oil filter housing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,307 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,006 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside front rack gaiter has slight pin hole size split

Pass 11 May 2009 53,958 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front subframe damaged

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 1 May 2009 53,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front subframe damaged

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 9 May 2008 52,937 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 52,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 52,594 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,320 miles

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

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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BRF 229J 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 64.7%.

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 BRF 229J, 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 BRF 229J registered?

BRF 229J is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is BRF 229J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRF 229J shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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