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JAG 12H

1998 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,307 mi
Last recorded15,307 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 12H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 15,307 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 15,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,558 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn spline (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 14,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to steering shaft/rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn spline (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 14,229 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 14,219 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play check bolt (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 11,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 11,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suggest check tie rods/inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive and clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 9,290 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 9,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 6,449 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 3,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 1,362 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 364 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 68,312 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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JAG 12H is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 JAG 12H, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JAG 12H registered?

JAG 12H is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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