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WJG 542

1999 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,555 mi
Last recorded21,555 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Jaguar E-type33,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJG 542
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 21,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 20,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 19,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2018 12,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 10,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 6,414 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 6,414 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 2,339 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 171 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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WJG 542 is a 1999 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 WJG 542, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJG 542 registered?

WJG 542 is a 1999 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is WJG 542 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJG 542 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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