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PHJ 327K

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,295 mi
Last recorded35,295 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 327K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 35,295 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 34,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 34,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,950 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,801 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 33,681 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,505 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 33,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 33,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 33,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,907 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 32,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 32,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,678 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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PHJ 327K is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHJ 327K, 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

How do I check the history of PHJ 327K?

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What year was PHJ 327K registered?

PHJ 327K is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is PHJ 327K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 327K shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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