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RCT 788H

1991 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,685 mi
Last recorded6,685 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCT 788H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 6,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front seat belt buckle broken but still secures belt

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

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

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 5,479 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

all front lower suspension bushes perishing

both front and rear tyres to the near side perishing side walls

both rear inner drive shaft universal joints obsecured by covers

off side front headlamp pattern weak

off side front tyre side wall perished

off side front washer jet just hitting windscreen

slight smearing from wiper blades

off side rear tyre very heavily perished- suggest replaced

Fail 9 Feb 2015 5,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

all front lower suspension bushes perishing

both front and rear tyres to the near side perishing side walls

both rear inner drive shaft universal joints obsecured by covers

off side front headlamp pattern weak

off side front tyre side wall perished

off side front washer jet just hitting windscreen

slight smearing from wiper blades

off side rear tyre very heavily perished- suggest replaced

Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side front seat belt latch damaged but still deemed servicable

very slight sidewall perishing to all tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2014 4,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyre side walls cracking

hazard tell tale dim

slight rock at steering wheel deemed serviceable

wipers only work on first speed

both front discs close to acceptable limits suggest replace

both steering rack mountings bondings split and moevment seen

right hand front engine cooling fan noisey and close to failure

Pass 24 Jan 2013 2,035 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 1,872 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 1,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake fluid warning light on

Pass 4 May 2006 1,041 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 May 2005 971 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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RCT 788H is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RCT 788H, 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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RCT 788H is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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