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XLW 7G

1968 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,457 mi
Last recorded30,457 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1968 Jaguar E-type51,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLW 7G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2007 30,457 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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XLW 7G is a 1968 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1968 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,810 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 XLW 7G, 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 58 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLW 7G?

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What year was XLW 7G registered?

XLW 7G is a 1968 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 December 1968.

Is XLW 7G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLW 7G shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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