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XSV 291

1990 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,390 mi
Last recorded2,390 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1990 Jaguar E-type44,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 291
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 2,390 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 1,720 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 1,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 1,684 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 1,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 1,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 1,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 1,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 1,200 miles

Handbrake travel a bit high, already at full adjustment!

Several small holes in boot floor, not within prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 929 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 929 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 873 miles

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 640 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Floor is holed on both sides but not within perscribed areas

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 12 Jul 2005 1 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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XSV 291 is a 1990 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSV 291, 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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What year was XSV 291 registered?

XSV 291 is a 1990 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is XSV 291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 291 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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