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DXJ 503C

1988 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,781 mi
Last recorded19,781 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXJ 503C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 19,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 17,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,172 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 14,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 12,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 4,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,444 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 1,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 94,709 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 94,042 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,017 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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DXJ 503C is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXJ 503C, 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

How do I check the history of DXJ 503C?

You can check the full history of DXJ 503C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DXJ 503C registered?

DXJ 503C is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 July 1988.

Is DXJ 503C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXJ 503C shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DXJ 503C have outstanding finance?

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