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OHP 982M

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,258 mi
Last recorded47,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHP 982M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 47,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 47,207 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested travel on foot brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 47,194 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 46,018 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 45,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 45,644 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 45,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 45,521 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 44,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 44,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from rear propshaft gearbox seal area

Pass 6 May 2008 44,125 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 43,711 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,346 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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OHP 982M 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 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OHP 982M, 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 OHP 982M?

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What year was OHP 982M registered?

OHP 982M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 August 1973.

Is OHP 982M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHP 982M shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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