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62 ET

1987 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,114 mi
Last recorded7,114 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 ET
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 7,114 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n/s front calliper bolts not "lock wired"

slight engine/gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 1 Feb 2024 6,524 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s and n\s front brake caliper fixing bolts not "wire locked"

slight engine/gearbox and diff oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2022 6,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front brake caliper fixing bolts not "lock wired"

o/s front brake back plate slightly loose

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2021 6,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight engine/diff and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2020 6,032 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 5,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 5,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 5,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014
Pass 16 Jul 2013 5,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 4,893 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 4,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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62 ET is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,220 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 62 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 39 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 62 ET registered?

62 ET is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is 62 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 ET shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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