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OPC 245L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,640 mi
Last recorded98,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 245L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 98,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,689 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 96,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,840 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 94,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 93,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 92,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2010 91,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 90,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 87,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 87,757 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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OPC 245L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OPC 245L, 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 OPC 245L registered?

OPC 245L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is OPC 245L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 245L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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