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NIB 533

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 533
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,945 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 63,084 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure column joint to rack loose on splines /worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has slightly loose spokes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir pipe deteriorated

parking brake performance close to minimum requirements

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,644 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 60,640 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 59,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 58,707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 58,023 miles

Nearside front top shocker bush poor condition.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 57,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,013 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 55,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head light aim not checked

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,510 miles

Oil Leaking From Oil Fillter Houseing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,429 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,352 miles

1.Slight exhaust blow centre joint †2.Slight play in steering rack †3.Slight play in both front wheel bearings †4.Brake & fuel pipes not checked proeprly due to protective coating

Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 54,848 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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NIB 533 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NIB 533, 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 NIB 533 registered?

NIB 533 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 November 1973.

Is NIB 533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 533 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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