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VMR 50M

1986 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,471 mi
Last recorded13,471 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMR 50M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 13,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 11,861 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 11,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,633 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 8,633 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 8,017 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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VMR 50M is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 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 VMR 50M, 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 40 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 VMR 50M?

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What year was VMR 50M registered?

VMR 50M is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 July 1986.

Is VMR 50M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMR 50M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMR 50M have outstanding finance?

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