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ETP 8

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETP 8
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,045 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,983 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,596 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,588 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,787 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,292 miles

damp around p.a.s rack

pitting and slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

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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ETP 8 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 ETP 8, 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 ETP 8 registered?

ETP 8 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is ETP 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETP 8 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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