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DDS 705L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,752 mi
Last recorded60,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDS 705L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,861 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,801 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,832 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2010 2,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,119 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,379 miles

o/s outer sill/floor corroded but not prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2006 14,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s outer sill/floor corroded not within prescribed area

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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DDS 705L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDS 705L, 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 DDS 705L?

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What year was DDS 705L registered?

DDS 705L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 February 1973.

Is DDS 705L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDS 705L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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