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FRW 296L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,748 mi
Last recorded78,748 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRW 296L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,748 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,003 miles

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

slight play both rear hubs

Fail 20 Jun 2012 76,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play both rear hubs

Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,417 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 72,756 miles

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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FRW 296L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRW 296L, 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 FRW 296L registered?

FRW 296L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is FRW 296L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRW 296L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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