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KRX 228H

1991 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

928 mi
Last recorded928 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 228H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 928 miles

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

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

seats loose

Fail 29 Jul 2025 880 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

seats loose

Fail 1 Jul 2025 826 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

o/s and n/s front seats loose

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,572 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 71,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,827 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,314 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 70,019 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 70,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 69,771 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,771 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,492 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,283 miles

slight bind on front o/s brake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2006 68,933 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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KRX 228H is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KRX 228H, 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.

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What year was KRX 228H registered?

KRX 228H is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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