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AJM 456A

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,329 mi
Last recorded75,329 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 456A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 75,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 75,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective BALL JOINT BOLTS LOCKING TABS. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE COLLAPSED. (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective BALL JOINT BOLTS LOCKING TABS. (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play LINKAGE UNDER BONNET. (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,641 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo linkage bush worn

Nearside Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,007 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,991 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 71,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 70,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,759 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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AJM 456A is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJM 456A, 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 AJM 456A registered?

AJM 456A is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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