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PLV 41F

1990 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,082 mi
Last recorded16,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLV 41F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 16,082 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 16,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 13,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 11,586 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 9,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 6,433 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 2,697 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 2,688 miles

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 761 miles

offside seat mech exposed/ may fray seat belt when in use

Fail 27 Aug 2014 7,061 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

offside seat mech exposed/ may fray seat belt when in use

Pass 13 Aug 2013 562 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 99,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 99,044 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 98,983 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 97,268 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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PLV 41F is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PLV 41F, 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 PLV 41F registered?

PLV 41F is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is PLV 41F safe to buy?

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