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PNW 290C

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNW 290C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,590 miles

nearside park brake effort lower than expected

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,430 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,009 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front top ball joints have slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 50,896 miles

nearside brake reading slightly down on the offside

Fail 9 May 2008 50,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,963 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 47,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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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PNW 290C is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 PNW 290C, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PNW 290C?

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What year was PNW 290C registered?

PNW 290C is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 November 1985.

Is PNW 290C safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNW 290C shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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