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EMK 1J

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

40,891 mi
Last recorded40,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMK 1J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 40,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,696 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 39,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT UJ

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,034 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT UJ

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,034 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 39,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,034 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,034 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 38,905 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,905 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2008 38,426 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,178 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,847 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 37,847 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH TRACK RODENDS RUBBER COVERS SPLIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EMK 1J is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EMK 1J, 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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What year was EMK 1J registered?

EMK 1J is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 December 1973.

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