1969 JAGUAR E-TYPE4.2L PETROL

Most recent MOT outcome The last MOT on 10 May 2022 was a clean pass at 61,629 mi with no defects recorded. This suggests that, at least at the time of that test, the car met the basic safety and emissions standards. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the earlier tests a clear pattern emerges around the braking system and tyre wear. In 2015 the vehicle failed for parking‑brake efficiency, rear‑tyre wear close to the bump‑stops, and an off‑side front tyre at the legal limit. A later failure in 2017 again highlighted a parking‑brake issue (no reserve travel) together with a battery that was insecure and a near‑side indicator lamp that was inoperative. The 2015‑07‑30 failure also listed a service‑brake problem that caused the car to pull to the off‑side, plus headlamp aim and washer‑fluid issues. These items point to a history of brake‑related wear and occasional electrical or lighting faults. Trend analysis From 2015 to 2017 the car accumulated only about 4,500 mi but still generated several failures, mainly on the brakes and tyres. By 2022 the MOT record shows no defects, indicating that the most obvious safety items were addressed and the condition was stable at the time of testing. The trend therefore appears to be improving rather than worsening, provided that the remedial work done after the earlier failures was of good quality.