MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake performance not tested limited slip diff fitted all brakes binding on decelerator test not performed (3.7.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
light corrision on various brake calliper pipes
lower steering column bush worn
middle and o/s wiper blades deteriorated
o/s engine mounting deteriorated
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
light corrision on various brake calliper pipes
lower steering column bush worn
middle and o/s wiper blades deteriorated
o/s engine mounting deteriorated
slight grabbing on front brakes
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handbrake close to full reserve
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handbrake close to full reserve
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
CENTRE AND O/S WIPER BLADES SPLITTING
HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Clarity of osf headlamp beam pattern not to optimum - recommend rectification before next MOT test †
Slight movement in Nsr wheel bearing
Slight movement in nsf upper wishbone ball joint - recommend replace
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
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WPV 490A is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WPV 490A, 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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WPV 490A is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1991.
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