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OAR 540L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,637 mi
Last recorded37,637 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAR 540L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 37,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,476 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 37,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 36,909 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,458 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,005 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 35,990 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,465 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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OAR 540L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OAR 540L, 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 OAR 540L registered?

OAR 540L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is OAR 540L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAR 540L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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