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DMJ 6D

1988 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMJ 6D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 84,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,110 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment uj on to rack (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,082 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,548 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 76,958 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 76,958 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 75,924 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread.

Pass 16 May 2011 73,836 miles

nearside front steering rack showing signs of wear

rear brake discs are very close to a oil leak.

rear tyres perishing around tread

Pass 23 Apr 2010 71,994 miles

advise n sf lower ball joint boot has started to split

advise surface rust on end of sills

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 70,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,433 miles

advise osr tyre worn to near limit

Pass 3 May 2007 69,433 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 69,433 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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DMJ 6D is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DMJ 6D, 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.

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What year was DMJ 6D registered?

DMJ 6D is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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