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RWE 545E

1997 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,788 mi
Last recorded65,788 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWE 545E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 65,788 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,663 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,772 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 64,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 64,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 64,016 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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RWE 545E is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RWE 545E, 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 RWE 545E registered?

RWE 545E is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is RWE 545E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWE 545E shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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