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MYH 493L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,323 mi
Last recorded39,323 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYH 493L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 39,323 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 36,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 35,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,261 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,568 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,413 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 17 Oct 2009 33,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in both rear hubs

Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in both rear hubs

Fail 1 Sep 2007 33,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,253 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,236 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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MYH 493L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MYH 493L, 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 MYH 493L registered?

MYH 493L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is MYH 493L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYH 493L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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