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WSJ 301

1998 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,267 mi
Last recorded3,267 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 301
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 3,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 3,267 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 2,947 miles

1. handbrake performance poor † †2. offside rear (frontmost)subframe mounting rubber bush worn †

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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WSJ 301 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSJ 301, 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.

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How do I check the history of WSJ 301?

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What year was WSJ 301 registered?

WSJ 301 is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is WSJ 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 301 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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