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DBY 737M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,038 mi
Last recorded18,038 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 737M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 18,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 17,000 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 15,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 15,296 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 15,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 12,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,770 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 10,607 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 10,607 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 10,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,846 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 9,846 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,364 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 9,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,362 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside track rod end rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside track rod end rubber missing

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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DBY 737M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBY 737M, 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

How do I check the history of DBY 737M?

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What year was DBY 737M registered?

DBY 737M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 June 1974.

Is DBY 737M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 737M shows 20 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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