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73 ET

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,850 mi
Last recorded49,850 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 ET
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 49,850 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,567 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,061 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 48,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,792 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,963 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,474 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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73 ET is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc 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 73 ET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 73 ET registered?

73 ET is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 April 1974.

Is 73 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 73 ET 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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