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PCL 222M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,071 mi
Last recorded62,071 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCL 222M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,071 miles

Offside Front movement in steering rack rubber mounting

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system T section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 57,835 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 57,834 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake showing low reading on nearside

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear perrished

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 70 vr 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 70 vr 15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,324 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,185 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,645 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,842 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,839 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,496 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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PCL 222M 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 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 PCL 222M, 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 PCL 222M?

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What year was PCL 222M registered?

PCL 222M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is PCL 222M safe to buy?

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