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OBF 10

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,107 mi
Last recorded25,107 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 10
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,855 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 24,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,830 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 24,830 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,748 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 24,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 24,548 miles

Advise offside rear inner uj has slight free movement

Fail 9 Jun 2014 24,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise offside rear inner uj has slight free movement

Pass 11 May 2013 24,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,789 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,767 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,597 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OBF 10 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBF 10, 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 OBF 10?

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What year was OBF 10 registered?

OBF 10 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 April 1973.

Is OBF 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBF 10 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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