1962 Jaguar E-Type 3.8L Petrol · 8900 KC
1962 Jaguar E-Type (3.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1962. Recorded mileage 47,182 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1962
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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8900 KC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 47,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
8900 KC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1962 Jaguar E-Type (8900 KC) between May 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
8900 KC Mileage History
- 22/05/200839,404 mi
- 07/05/201040,851 mi+1,447 mi
- 03/05/201143,367 mi+2,516 mi
- 30/04/201244,725 mi+1,358 mi
- 03/05/201345,222 mi+497 mi
- 02/05/201445,801 mi+579 mi
- 16/06/201445,915 mi+114 mi
- 13/08/201546,726 mi+811 mi
- 22/03/201746,802 mi+76 mi
- 17/08/201846,870 mi+68 mi
- 24/08/201846,872 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/201846,874 mi+2 mi
- 02/08/202247,021 mi+147 mi
- 02/08/202247,021 mi
- 24/07/202447,114 mi+93 mi
- 07/07/202547,182 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 454 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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