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KEY 884G

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 884G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 66,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 65,772 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 65,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 65,506 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 65,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,414 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 65,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 64,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 63,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 63,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 63,845 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 63,845 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 63,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 63,826 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 63,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,813 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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KEY 884G 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 KEY 884G, 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 KEY 884G registered?

KEY 884G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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