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GSS 9

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSS 9
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,730 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight oil leak at axle

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 94,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 94,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm on both ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,934 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,683 miles

steering rack mounting bushes both slightly perished and slight movement

Fail 14 Jun 2016 93,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack mounting bushes both slightly perished and slight movement

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,202 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 51,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,861 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 50,633 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,828 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,298 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,298 miles

Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,071 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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GSS 9 is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GSS 9, 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 GSS 9 registered?

GSS 9 is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 June 1990.

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