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OPK 807L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPK 807L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 66,323 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 64,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear upper handbrake fork spring could be missing????

exhaust blows manifold gaskets areas???

off side bank runs weak???

Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,836 miles

front shock obsorbers lower bushes worn drivers door button stiff

Fail 5 Oct 2007 62,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

front shock obsorbers lower bushes worn drivers door button stiff

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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OPK 807L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPK 807L, 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 OPK 807L?

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What year was OPK 807L registered?

OPK 807L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 February 1973.

Is OPK 807L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPK 807L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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