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PDK 523M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,624 mi
Last recorded31,624 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDK 523M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,624 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 31,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,066 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

cluth pedal rubber missing

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,920 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear subframe rubber mountings starting to split away

Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,919 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear subframe rubber mountings starting to split away

Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 30,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,985 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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PDK 523M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 PDK 523M, 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 52 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDK 523M registered?

PDK 523M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1974.

Is PDK 523M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDK 523M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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