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26 JAG

1974 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,167 mi
Last recorded23,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 23,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 23,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,754 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 22,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,715 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 22,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust hangers perished

Fail 26 May 2011 22,169 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust hangers perished

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,049 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 20,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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26 JAG is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 26 JAG, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 26 JAG registered?

26 JAG is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is 26 JAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 JAG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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