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OJR 156M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,363 mi
Last recorded20,363 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJR 156M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,363 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,081 miles

radiator mount is loose, steering rack is weeping oil, rear subframe front mounting bushes are split, near side handbrake reading is low

Fail 19 Aug 2014 19,081 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

radiator mount is loose, steering rack is weeping oil, rear subframe front mounting bushes are split, near side handbrake reading is low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,012 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 18,006 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 17,700 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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OJR 156M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJR 156M, 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 OJR 156M registered?

OJR 156M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is OJR 156M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJR 156M shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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