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JCJ 543N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,700 mi
Last recorded32,700 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCJ 543N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 32,700 miles

see seperate document.

Fail 9 May 2017 32,650 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

see seperate document.

Pass 4 May 2016 32,521 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 21 Apr 2016 32,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,413 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,300 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,876 miles

slight twist brake hose offside front

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,720 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 3,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,499 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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JCJ 543N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 JCJ 543N, 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 52 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 JCJ 543N registered?

JCJ 543N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1974.

Is JCJ 543N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCJ 543N shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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