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3 ET

1988 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 ET
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,772 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 98,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,135 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,119 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 21 May 2010 96,942 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 96,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 96,919 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

free movement in steering rack mountings

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 15 May 2008 96,905 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 96,905 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 96,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 96,838 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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3 ET is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 3 ET, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 ET registered?

3 ET is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is 3 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 ET shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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