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OJF 742F

1987 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 742F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,271 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,943 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 69,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,724 miles

rear offside tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,241 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracks in sidewalls/treads

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracks in sidewalls starting to perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 66,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 65,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,510 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 65,510 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,401 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 65,079 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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OJF 742F is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OJF 742F, 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

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What year was OJF 742F registered?

OJF 742F is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 December 1987.

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The MOT history for OJF 742F shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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