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LXS 3

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,885 mi
Last recorded47,885 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXS 3
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 47,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 47,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,871 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 46,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2012

coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,975 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,261 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 345,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,951 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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LXS 3 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXS 3, 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 LXS 3?

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What year was LXS 3 registered?

LXS 3 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is LXS 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXS 3 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LXS 3 have outstanding finance?

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