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GRF 54E

1991 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,408 mi
Last recorded94,408 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 54E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,573 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,344 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,344 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 91,770 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,744 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 91,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 90,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GRF 54E is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRF 54E, 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

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What year was GRF 54E registered?

GRF 54E is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 July 1991.

Is GRF 54E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 54E shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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