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KAO 555L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,493 mi
Last recorded56,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAO 555L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 56,493 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,076 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 55,076 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 51,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch area

hand brake lever travel would benefit from attention

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,590 miles

handbrake lever travel would benefit from attention

slight corrosion in offside rear floor pan around offside rear trailing arm mounting

Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,263 miles

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

corrosion in offside rear floor area

nearside front flexy brake hose would benefit from repositioning

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

very slight wear both front top suspension swivel ball joints

Fail 14 Jul 2010 43,258 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

corrosion in offside rear floor area

nearside front flexy brake hose would benefit from repositioning

nearside parking brake efficiency poor

very slight wear both front top suspension swivel ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,637 miles

Coolant leak

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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KAO 555L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KAO 555L, 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 KAO 555L?

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What year was KAO 555L registered?

KAO 555L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 March 1973.

Is KAO 555L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAO 555L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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