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JSV 590

1977 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,437 mi
Last recorded26,437 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Jaguar E-type25,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 590
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,366 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,065 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 25,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,200 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 25,200 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 24,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,870 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 23,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,886 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 22,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,113 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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JSV 590 is a 1977 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 25,482 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 JSV 590, 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 49 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 JSV 590?

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What year was JSV 590 registered?

JSV 590 is a 1977 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 February 1977.

Is JSV 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 590 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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