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LCL 308A

1997 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,009 mi
Last recorded31,009 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 308A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 31,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 29,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,112 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 24,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle low n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 23,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 23,857 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 18 May 2016 23,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 23,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,666 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,565 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,158 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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LCL 308A is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LCL 308A, 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 LCL 308A registered?

LCL 308A is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 July 1997.

Is LCL 308A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCL 308A shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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