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ADJ 45M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,262 mi
Last recorded66,262 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADJ 45M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 66,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,852 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,822 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 58,961 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,664 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all brake calipers damp but dont appear to be leaking.

passenger seat not fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,663 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

all brake calipers damp but dont appear to be leaking.

passenger seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 May 2012 54,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 54,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,768 miles

both rear driveshaft UJs slight play

handbrake and brake fluid warning light staying on

seatbelts dont lock out when pulled

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 43,894 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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ADJ 45M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ADJ 45M, 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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ADJ 45M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 May 1974.

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