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GDS 48E

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,938 mi
Last recorded37,938 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 48E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,938 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,064 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 35,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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GDS 48E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GDS 48E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDS 48E registered?

GDS 48E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is GDS 48E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDS 48E 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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