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KOM 283E

1987 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOM 283E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,210 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 78,210 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 77,944 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,620 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KOM 283E is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KOM 283E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOM 283E?

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What year was KOM 283E registered?

KOM 283E is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is KOM 283E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOM 283E shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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