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HHW 185G

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,503 mi
Last recorded2,503 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 185G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2007 2,503 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 2,503 miles

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

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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HHW 185G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HHW 185G, 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 HHW 185G registered?

HHW 185G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is HHW 185G safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 185G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HHW 185G have outstanding finance?

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