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EBW 139J

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 139J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2018 65,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 64,728 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 64,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,126 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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EBW 139J is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBW 139J, 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 EBW 139J registered?

EBW 139J is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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