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XRW 26J

1990 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,899 mi
Last recorded15,899 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 26J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 15,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 15,838 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,811 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 15,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,738 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 15,738 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,099 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 15,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 14,493 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 13,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 12,849 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 12,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,392 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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XRW 26J is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRW 26J, 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

How do I check the history of XRW 26J?

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What year was XRW 26J registered?

XRW 26J is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is XRW 26J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRW 26J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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