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APY 136G

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 136G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,670 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 68,660 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rubber mounted (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023
Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,440 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2009 68,206 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK IS HEAVY AND IS CAUSEING SMOKE OF FRONT EXHAUT

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 68,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 67,999 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 67,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Sep 2007 67,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 May 2007 67,987 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 67,678 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 67,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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APY 136G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 APY 136G, 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 APY 136G registered?

APY 136G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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