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NJJ 290L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,573 mi
Last recorded82,573 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJJ 290L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 82,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,573 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,469 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 79,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 79,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,018 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 75,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play steering rack

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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NJJ 290L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJJ 290L, 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 NJJ 290L registered?

NJJ 290L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is NJJ 290L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJJ 290L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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