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NJV 909M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Turquoise Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,073 mi
Last recorded45,073 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJV 909M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 45,073 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end rubber gaiter cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,836 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 44,792 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,632 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,469 miles

Coolant leak

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,469 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,202 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2011 44,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,668 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 40,668 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 39,766 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,052 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 39,052 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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NJV 909M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Turquoise with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NJV 909M, 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 NJV 909M registered?

NJV 909M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 November 1973.

Is NJV 909M safe to buy?

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