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HUX 920E

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,566 mi
Last recorded81,566 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUX 920E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 81,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 79,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 78,706 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,179 miles

Offside Front brake hose slight damage

Fail 2 May 2017 76,177 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front slight binding

Offside Front brake hose slight damage

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 75,163 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,601 miles

slight play in N/S rack

Pass 22 May 2014 72,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,414 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing uneven

driver's seat slightly loose

nearside indicator broken

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,652 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,751 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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HUX 920E is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUX 920E, 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 HUX 920E registered?

HUX 920E is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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