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KDP 331L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDP 331L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 25,437 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 25,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 25,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,998 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 24,526 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,079 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 24,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 May 2017 22,675 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,552 miles

oil leak?

Fail 21 Apr 2016 21,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak?

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,140 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 19,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 19,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 18,540 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 18,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,239 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,791 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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KDP 331L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KDP 331L, 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 KDP 331L registered?

KDP 331L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 April 1973.

Is KDP 331L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDP 331L shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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