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BBK 593M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,450 mi
Last recorded27,450 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 593M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 27,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 27,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Has oil contamination

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush is perished but no free play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 26,742 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 26,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 25,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,920 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 25,920 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 May 2008 25,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,698 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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BBK 593M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 BBK 593M, 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 53 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 BBK 593M registered?

BBK 593M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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The MOT history for BBK 593M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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