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PDX 181M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 181M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,211 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective doesn't lock (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective doesn't lock (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 57,274 miles

Engine emissions appear to be rich

Near side hand brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,871 miles

Front off side brake binding slightly

Slight play in n ear side front top ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 53,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 53,255 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,106 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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PDX 181M 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 PDX 181M, 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 PDX 181M?

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What year was PDX 181M registered?

PDX 181M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is PDX 181M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDX 181M 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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