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ABW 111C

1998 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 111C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,164 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,164 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Excessive movement on the driver side. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint As marked (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,080 miles

Coolant leaking o/s of vehicle front.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 78,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leaking o/s of vehicle front.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,053 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,335 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,328 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ABW 111C is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 ABW 111C, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 111C?

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What year was ABW 111C registered?

ABW 111C is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is ABW 111C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 111C shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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