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NVJ 280M

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,527 mi
Last recorded58,527 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVJ 280M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,321 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper upper ball jiont has slight lift in it

Pass 11 May 2019 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play need attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 56,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,164 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,909 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,898 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 54,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber mountings perished

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,244 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rubber exhaust mounts poor condition

slight movement steering rack bushes

underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rubber exhaust mounts poor condition

slight movement steering rack bushes

underside of vehicle heavily underseald

Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,963 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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NVJ 280M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NVJ 280M, 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 NVJ 280M registered?

NVJ 280M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is NVJ 280M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVJ 280M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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