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KCR 383L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,547 mi
Last recorded53,547 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCR 383L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front wheel bearing noisey

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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KCR 383L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KCR 383L, 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 KCR 383L registered?

KCR 383L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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