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OSJ 504

1998 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,604 mi
Last recorded60,604 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 504
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,534 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 45,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 39,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,082 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,081 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 34,078 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,149 miles

Handbrake binding slightly.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 31,147 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Handbrake binding slightly.

N/S/F Steering rack gaiter twisted.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,324 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,657 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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OSJ 504 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 OSJ 504, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OSJ 504 registered?

OSJ 504 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is OSJ 504 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSJ 504 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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