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VMY 1

1988 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,471 mi
Last recorded19,471 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 1
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 19,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,668 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 18,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,186 miles

front link rod bushes perished

front lower suspension arm bushes perished

n/s/front track rod dust cover split

very slight pulse on front brakes

wiper poor

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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VMY 1 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 VMY 1, 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 38 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 VMY 1?

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What year was VMY 1 registered?

VMY 1 is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 June 1988.

Is VMY 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 1 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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