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CUP 269L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,551 mi
Last recorded93,551 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUP 269L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,551 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,337 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 92,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 87,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,536 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2013 87,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 87,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,469 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 87,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 87,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 87,344 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 87,237 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 87,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 87,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 87,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 86,878 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CUP 269L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CUP 269L, 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 CUP 269L registered?

CUP 269L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 February 1973.

Is CUP 269L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUP 269L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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