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NAB 742D

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,335 mi
Last recorded8,335 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAB 742D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 8,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 7,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 7,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 7,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 7,230 miles

Fan belt frayed

Offside Front Seat belt stalk fitted incorrectly. Release button facing inward

Offside Front Steering rack tie rod worn. Steering rack notchy

Radiator leaking coolant

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight wear, movement in steering wheel boss (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel spokes require tightening. O/S/F N/S/F & O/S/R N/S/R

Fail 27 Aug 2019 7,229 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt Stalk, securing bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Working as brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt stalk, securing bolt. (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Working as brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fan belt frayed

Offside Front Seat belt stalk fitted incorrectly. Release button facing inward

Offside Front Steering rack tie rod worn. Steering rack notchy

Radiator leaking coolant

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight wear, movement in steering wheel boss (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel spokes require tightening. O/S/F N/S/F & O/S/R N/S/R

Pass 4 Sep 2018 5,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 1,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,927 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 92,357 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 88,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 82,237 miles

Front suspension rubber bushes deteriated

Fail 16 May 2013 82,237 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension rubber bushes deteriated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

slight play st stearing wheel

Pass 27 May 2011 73,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 62,264 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,069 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 65,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 65,057 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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NAB 742D is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NAB 742D, 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 NAB 742D registered?

NAB 742D is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is NAB 742D safe to buy?

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