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VCX 396H

1990 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,763 mi
Last recorded7,763 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCX 396H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,763 miles

Front & rear suspension bushes perrished

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play both steering rack inner joints

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 8 Jun 2015 7,751 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres 3mm

front & rear suspension bushes slightly perrished

long travel on parking brake

slight movement in steering rack mounts

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,690 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front suspension bushes slightly perrished

long travel on parking brake

rear suspension bushes slightly perrished

slight movement in steering rack mounts

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres on 3mm

long travel on parking brake lever

rear suspension bushes slightly perrished

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 7,669 miles

Engine close to overheating on test

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Ignition warning lamp on, on dash

Rear suspension rubbers slightly perished

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play in steering rack mounts

Slight play top of steering column

Fail 20 Mar 2012 7,669 miles

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

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

Engine close to overheating on test

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Ignition warning lamp on, on dash

Rear suspension rubbers slightly perished

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play in steering rack mounts

Slight play top of steering column

Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Rear suspension rubbers slightly perished

Slight play top of steering column

Fail 22 Mar 2011 7,636 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

General oil leaks

Handbrake near end of travel

Rear suspension rubbers slightly perished

Slight play top of steering column

Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,604 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in top of steering column

Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in top of steering column

Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers starting to smear. †Handbrake near end of reserve travel. †Repair patch covered by under seal and under coat paint.

Fail 12 Mar 2007 7,478 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wipers starting to smear. †Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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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VCX 396H is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCX 396H, 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.

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VCX 396H is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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