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PDR 4

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,255 mi
Last recorded78,255 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDR 4
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom rubber bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,994 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,039 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 69,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,999 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,621 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,234 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 63,228 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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PDR 4 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDR 4, 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.

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What year was PDR 4 registered?

PDR 4 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 October 1973.

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