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GCP 249E

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,304 mi
Last recorded8,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCP 249E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,895 miles

Centre oil leak fromengine

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 6,895 miles

Centre oil leak fromengine

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 6,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 5,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 3,963 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 1,696 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 1,696 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 97 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 97 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 97,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 95,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2009 92,346 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 92,346 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 90,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2008 90,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 89,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 89,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,644 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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GCP 249E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GCP 249E, 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 GCP 249E registered?

GCP 249E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is GCP 249E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCP 249E shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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