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FNR 976L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,558 mi
Last recorded84,558 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNR 976L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,384cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,178 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,758 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,659 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers middle perished x4

Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust rubbers middle perished x4

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,576 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2011 79,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Slight leak at rear diff

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,268 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 70,268 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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FNR 976L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,384cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNR 976L, 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

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What year was FNR 976L registered?

FNR 976L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 February 1973.

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