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PES 208M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,080 mi
Last recorded40,080 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPES 208M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,080 miles

previous number plate still fitted to front of vehicle.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

vehicle still displaying old reg. number on bonnet

Fail 30 Jun 2010 39,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

vehicle still displaying old reg. number on bonnet

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,607 miles

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,374 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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PES 208M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PES 208M, 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 PES 208M registered?

PES 208M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is PES 208M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PES 208M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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