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RCD 148G

1987 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,710 mi
Last recorded90,710 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCD 148G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 89,431 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 87,081 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,062 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,161 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,800 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 75,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 70,169 miles

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

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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RCD 148G is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RCD 148G, 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 RCD 148G?

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What year was RCD 148G registered?

RCD 148G is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 October 1987.

Is RCD 148G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCD 148G shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCD 148G have outstanding finance?

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