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SSJ 282

1998 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

527 mi
Last recorded527 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 282
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 62,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,544 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 62,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,412 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SSJ 282 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SSJ 282, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSJ 282 registered?

SSJ 282 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is SSJ 282 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 282 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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