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JBY 308J

1991 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,395 mi
Last recorded62,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 308J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,395 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,969 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 60,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,215 miles

Very slight movement in both rear inner UJs

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,878 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s exhaust rubber not connected, but system is supported

Fail 30 Jan 2014 55,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s exhaust rubber not connected, but system is supported

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,624 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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JBY 308J is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 JBY 308J, 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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What year was JBY 308J registered?

JBY 308J is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 September 1991.

Is JBY 308J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 308J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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