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FTM 488L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,683 mi
Last recorded25,683 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTM 488L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 24,994 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 24,994 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2018 24,495 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,943 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 22,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,086 miles

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

oil leak on diff

water leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,431 miles

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

n/s front tyre starting to perish

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to perish

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

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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FTM 488L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FTM 488L, 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

How do I check the history of FTM 488L?

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What year was FTM 488L registered?

FTM 488L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 January 1973.

Is FTM 488L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTM 488L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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