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696 VC

1974 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,723 mi
Last recorded54,723 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration696 VC
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,644 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,560 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,881 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,498 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,906 miles

offside steering rack mounting slight deterioration

Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,378 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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696 VC is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 696 VC, 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 696 VC registered?

696 VC is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 September 1974.

Is 696 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 696 VC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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