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OFM 299M

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,796 mi
Last recorded64,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 299M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded. rhs rear up[per pipes

steering making an audible noise and feels notchy

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,670 miles

engine and gearbox have an oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 64,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 64,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 63,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 62,411 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,810 miles

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

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

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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OFM 299M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFM 299M, 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 OFM 299M registered?

OFM 299M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is OFM 299M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFM 299M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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