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LGW 500

1999 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,982 mi
Last recorded18,982 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Jaguar E-type33,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGW 500
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 18,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 14,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 12,175 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 11,738 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 11,320 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 11,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 10,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 6,658 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 5,627 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 5,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 1,572 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 1,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,373 miles

wind screen stone chips

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,639 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 65,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 65,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,369 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,369 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 65,369 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 65,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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LGW 500 is a 1999 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 LGW 500, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LGW 500 registered?

LGW 500 is a 1999 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is LGW 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGW 500 shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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