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BIG 53

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,153 mi
Last recorded51,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 53
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 51,111 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 51,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 51,085 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 May 2012 51,071 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 51,069 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 50,671 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 50,644 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,384 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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BIG 53 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BIG 53, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 53 registered?

BIG 53 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is BIG 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 53 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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