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FJT 7

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,063 mi
Last recorded8,063 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJT 7
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 8,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,910 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 7,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 7,471 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,395 miles

slight misting of oil on near side rear calliper

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2009 7,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 5,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 5,428 miles

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

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

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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FJT 7 is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJT 7, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJT 7 registered?

FJT 7 is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is FJT 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJT 7 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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