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OVC 900M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,032 mi
Last recorded55,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVC 900M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,522 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside engine mount debonding

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,364 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,345 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,345 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,275 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,275 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,122 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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OVC 900M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVC 900M, 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 OVC 900M?

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What year was OVC 900M registered?

OVC 900M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 November 1973.

Is OVC 900M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVC 900M shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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