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GAW 142M

1991 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,655 mi
Last recorded18,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAW 142M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,342cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 18,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,627 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GAW 142M is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GAW 142M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GAW 142M?

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What year was GAW 142M registered?

GAW 142M is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 March 1991.

Is GAW 142M safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAW 142M shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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