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SJA 153H

1996 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 153H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint this joint was cheaked under torsion (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,882 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,877 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,862 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,240 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,612 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,420 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 61,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,059 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 61,059 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SJA 153H is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SJA 153H, 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.

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What year was SJA 153H registered?

SJA 153H is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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The MOT history for SJA 153H shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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