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DBY 783M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,416 mi
Last recorded31,416 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 783M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,378 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,815 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,367 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,328 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,380 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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DBY 783M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DBY 783M, 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

How do I check the history of DBY 783M?

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What year was DBY 783M registered?

DBY 783M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is DBY 783M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 783M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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