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SJJ 898F

1982 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,883 mi
Last recorded9,883 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJJ 898F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 9,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 9,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 9,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 9,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 9,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 9,872 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 9,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,869 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 9,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 9,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 9,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 9,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 9,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 9,550 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 9,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 8,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 8,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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SJJ 898F is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,920 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 SJJ 898F, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJJ 898F?

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What year was SJJ 898F registered?

SJJ 898F is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is SJJ 898F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJJ 898F shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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