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OPF 12L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPF 12L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,292 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,878 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,351 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,940 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,210 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,194 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,098 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 55,030 miles

Nearside 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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OPF 12L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OPF 12L, 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 OPF 12L registered?

OPF 12L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is OPF 12L safe to buy?

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