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NOW 400M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,050 mi
Last recorded59,050 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 400M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 59,050 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,471 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 57,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,771 miles

exhaust rubbers missing but system still suported

Pass 2 May 2014 56,717 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 56,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fule pipe rubbing on bonnet

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,531 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 54,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 53,185 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 53,185 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,052 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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NOW 400M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NOW 400M, 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 NOW 400M?

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What year was NOW 400M registered?

NOW 400M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 August 1973.

Is NOW 400M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 400M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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