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LDS 478A

1991 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDS 478A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,239 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,239 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,231 miles

Direction indicators not working All inop (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers inop (8.2.3)

Both front tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,142 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 77,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 77,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 76,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,898 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,893 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,882 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,879 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,858 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight blue smoke noted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Dec 2005 76,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

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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LDS 478A is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LDS 478A, 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 LDS 478A registered?

LDS 478A is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is LDS 478A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDS 478A shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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