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OPL 222L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,552 mi
Last recorded51,552 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPL 222L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,762 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,761 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,842 miles

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

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

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

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

poor opration of horn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,515 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight coolant leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,348 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OPL 222L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPL 222L, 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 OPL 222L?

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What year was OPL 222L registered?

OPL 222L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is OPL 222L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPL 222L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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