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KFL 149G

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,368 mi
Last recorded47,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 149G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 46,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 45,459 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,487 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 42,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,942 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,559 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,844 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 37,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,059 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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KFL 149G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KFL 149G, 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

How do I check the history of KFL 149G?

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What year was KFL 149G registered?

KFL 149G is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is KFL 149G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFL 149G shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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