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3 DCW

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,054 mi
Last recorded5,054 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DCW
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 5,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 3,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 1,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 1,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 4,999 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 3,878 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 3,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 90,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,127 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,562 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,669 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 89,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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3 DCW is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 3 DCW, 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 3 DCW registered?

3 DCW is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is 3 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 DCW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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