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JWB 878C

1990 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,474 mi
Last recorded30,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 878C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 30,474 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 29,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 28,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 27,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 26,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 26,248 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,620 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,294 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,496 miles

nearside rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 27 Jun 2009 15,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,678 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 14,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,995 miles

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

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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JWB 878C is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JWB 878C, 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 JWB 878C registered?

JWB 878C is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is JWB 878C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWB 878C shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWB 878C have outstanding finance?

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