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WLZ 997

1997 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,465 mi
Last recorded2,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar E-type33,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 997
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 2,465 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 99,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 96,356 miles

Oil leak From rear differential ()

Pass 4 May 2017 93,977 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 93,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 90,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 90,407 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 86,468 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 79,830 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 76,184 miles

Rear tyres run close to body and ch assis

Fail 21 Feb 2007 76,163 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear tyres run close to body and chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres run close to body on inner edges.Alternator belt rubbing on lower rad hose.Fault on ignition light circuit.

Slight deteriation on servo hoses

Slight play in steering rack

fault on ignition light circuit

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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WLZ 997 is a 1997 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 33,116 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 WLZ 997, 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 29 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 WLZ 997 registered?

WLZ 997 is a 1997 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is WLZ 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 997 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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