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OAB 144K

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

15,199 mi
Last recorded15,199 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 144K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 15,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 14,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 14,542 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 14,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 13,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 13,816 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 13,375 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 13,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 12,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 11,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 8,876 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,236 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 7,231 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 7,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 7,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 7,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 7,029 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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OAB 144K is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OAB 144K, 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 OAB 144K registered?

OAB 144K is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAB 144K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAB 144K shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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