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VSL 297

2001 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Jaguar E-type47,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 297
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 78,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 77,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 18,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 72,323 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 72,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,436 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 69,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 69,911 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 68,367 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 21 May 2009 68,323 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

oil leak at dif

Pass 20 May 2008 68,164 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 68,002 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 68,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

there is a lot of grease around n/s/r brake calliper

Pass 17 May 2006 67,601 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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VSL 297 is a 2001 Jaguar E-type in White with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 47,578 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 VSL 297, 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 25 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSL 297 registered?

VSL 297 is a 2001 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is VSL 297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSL 297 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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