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TAW 217H

2017 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,162 mi
Last recorded78,162 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Jaguar E-type50,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 217H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,349 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 77,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,305 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,309 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 73,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joints (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 73,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both boxes (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Both (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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TAW 217H is a 2017 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 50,028 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 TAW 217H, 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 9 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TAW 217H registered?

TAW 217H is a 2017 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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