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FLY 1B

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 1B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 59,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,869 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 53,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested excessive brake bind (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking fluid leaking from master cylinder feed pipe (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,117 miles

All front susension arm bushes detiorated but no excessive movement

All tyres starting to perish and crack

Centre exhaust rubber mounts detiorated but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully inspect rear flexi brake pipe as cover fitted

corrosion to underside of front panel

signs of corrosion to underside and suspension components

suspect slight oil leak from engine over power steering rack

track rod end and ball joint boots split and missing

Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,111 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All front susension arm bushes detiorated but no excessive movement

All tyres starting to perish and crack

Centre exhaust rubber mounts detiorated but still supporting the exhaust

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully inspect rear flexi brake pipe as cover fitted

corrosion to underside of front panel

signs of corrosion to underside and suspension components

suspect slight oil leak from engine over power steering rack

track rod end and ball joint boots split and missing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,012 miles

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Brake fluid/hand brake warning light on

Signs of corrision to body underneath vehicle

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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FLY 1B is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLY 1B, 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 FLY 1B registered?

FLY 1B is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 February 1973.

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