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E 3

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,141 mi
Last recorded35,141 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE 3
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 3,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,730 miles

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Jun 2016 34,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,683 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 33,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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E 3 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E 3, 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.

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How do I check the history of E 3?

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What year was E 3 registered?

E 3 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is E 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for E 3 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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