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KRX 538H

1997 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

14,730 mi
Last recorded14,730 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRX 538H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 14,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 12,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 11,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 10,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 9,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 9,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 8,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,809 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,344 miles

N/S/F lower shockabsorber bush worn

O/S/F lower suspension arm bush split

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp aim set to maximum allowable height, offside headlamp aim set to minimum height

Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,711 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,069 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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KRX 538H is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KRX 538H, 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 KRX 538H registered?

KRX 538H is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is KRX 538H safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRX 538H shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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