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FTM 597L

2002 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,340 mi
Last recorded6,340 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar E-type50,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 597L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 6,340 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside hand brake performance slightly lower than offside

Fail 2 Nov 2017 6,340 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy on first application

nearside hand brake performance slightly lower than offside

Fail 23 Mar 2017 6,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Differential bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured at 3mm, wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 3,521 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 2,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 1,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 1,631 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 233 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 233 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 96,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,153 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 32,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in rear wheels

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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FTM 597L is a 2002 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 50,861 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 FTM 597L, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FTM 597L registered?

FTM 597L is a 2002 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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