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DIW 1002

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,582 mi
Last recorded16,582 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 1002
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,582 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 16,582 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 16,573 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc's corroded due to lack of use.

Pass 21 May 2010 16,434 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F top and bottom joints rubber boots split.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 16,240 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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DIW 1002 is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DIW 1002, 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

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What year was DIW 1002 registered?

DIW 1002 is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 April 1974.

Is DIW 1002 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIW 1002 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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