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DBY 883M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,827 mi
Last recorded5,827 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBY 883M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 5,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 5,571 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 4,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 4,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,655 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 883M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 883M, 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 883M?

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What year was DBY 883M registered?

DBY 883M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is DBY 883M safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBY 883M shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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