MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearing have slight play
oil leak
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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