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JW 265

1996 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,763 mi
Last recorded5,763 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW 265
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 5,763 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 5,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 5,550 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 5,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 4,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 4,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 4,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 4,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 3,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 3,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 3,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 3,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 2,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 2,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 1,947 miles

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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JW 265 is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 28,961 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 JW 265, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JW 265?

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What year was JW 265 registered?

JW 265 is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is JW 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW 265 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JW 265 have outstanding finance?

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