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ABW 178G

1997 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,308 mi
Last recorded21,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 178G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,056 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,592 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion front and rear jacking points n/s

corrosion near bonnet hinges

corrosion o/s rear jacking point

n/s rear wheel slight bind

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s rear disk patchy corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 18,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,262 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,583 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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ABW 178G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,116 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 178G, 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 29 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 178G registered?

ABW 178G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is ABW 178G safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 178G shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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