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VBY 83E

1987 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,638 mi
Last recorded9,638 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 83E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 9,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 8,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 7,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 4,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 2,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 2,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 2,107 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 1,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 248 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,034 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,029 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 92,894 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 92,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 92,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,468 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 92,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 92,417 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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VBY 83E is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VBY 83E, 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 VBY 83E registered?

VBY 83E is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is VBY 83E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 83E shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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