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DON 9C

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,682 mi
Last recorded36,682 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDON 9C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 36,682 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,478 miles

Nearside park brake low

Fail 1 Jul 2019 35,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside park brake low

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,142 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,139 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside park brake effort

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

Pass 17 May 2016 34,168 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 33,860 miles

n/s parking brake effort low

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,836 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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DON 9C is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DON 9C, 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 DON 9C?

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What year was DON 9C registered?

DON 9C is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is DON 9C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DON 9C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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