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HVG 203L

1990 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 203L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,857 miles

Exhaust blow.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 68,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust blow.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Split pin missing from handbrake cable pivot.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,772 miles

Exhaust has a slight blow from a joint and slightly damaged.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

floor area has slight corrosion

slight play in offside rear suspension arm

slight play in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,491 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body has general corrosion due to the age

brake pipes under sealed

centre exhaust damaged

front brake pipe slightly damaged

various oil leaks

Fail 22 Jul 2014 68,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body has general corrosion due to the age

brake pipes under sealed

centre exhaust damaged

front brake pipe slightly damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,351 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes worn.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear suspension bushes worn.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,088 miles

all brake pipes have a liberal coating of protective grease

slight play at nearside front hub

Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,916 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,057 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,772 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 66,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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HVG 203L is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HVG 203L, 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 HVG 203L registered?

HVG 203L is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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