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JXC 86L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,068 mi
Last recorded50,068 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXC 86L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 50,068 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear slight play Advise only (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 50,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear slight play Advise only (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play front and rear bearings acceptable for vehicle of this type (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working pre requirement

Fail 30 Sep 2024 49,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play slight play front and rear bearings acceptable for vehicle of this type (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazard lights not working pre requirement

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,924 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 49,904 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested head lights working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 49,871 miles

oil leak from oil filter housing

Fail 31 May 2017 49,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,817 miles

Centre Front Engine oil leaks evident

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,817 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Front Engine oil leaks evident

Pass 18 May 2015 49,813 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2015 49,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,787 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,725 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 49,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,555 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JXC 86L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JXC 86L, 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 JXC 86L registered?

JXC 86L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is JXC 86L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JXC 86L shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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