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OFM 400M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

10,892 mi
Last recorded10,892 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFM 400M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 10,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pump not attached and is swinging in the spare wheel well

Fail 7 Aug 2020 10,889 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel pump not attached and is swinging in the spare wheel well

Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,636 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around o/s/f body mount.

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge,o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 10,636 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around o/s/f body mount.

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge,o/s/r tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

nearside front seat belt weak retraction

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2011 8,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Sep 2009 8,589 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exsessive play in off/side diff unit

front screen has multiple damage

fuel pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,175 miles

front suspension joints

oil leak

radiator leak

slight steering fluid leak

Fail 28 Sep 2007 8,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front suspension joints

oil leak

radiator leak

slight steering fluid leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,221 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 6,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 400M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OFM 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.

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What year was OFM 400M registered?

OFM 400M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 September 1973.

Is OFM 400M safe to buy?

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