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GJE 42E

1990 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,783 mi
Last recorded44,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJE 42E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2023 44,783 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,481 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,345 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

indicators flash rate poor

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f upper ball joint gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,619 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,554 miles

n/s and o/s seat belts of different design/fitment

Fail 24 Nov 2010 43,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s seat belts of different design/fitment

Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,483 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,483 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,443 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s seat belt stalks fitted wrong way round (release buttons towards body)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,398 miles

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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GJE 42E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJE 42E, 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 GJE 42E registered?

GJE 42E is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is GJE 42E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJE 42E shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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