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PIJ 1

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,920 mi
Last recorded66,920 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 1
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,920 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,281 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,130 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

centre exhaust silencer rubber mounts cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,065 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 63,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006
Pass 7 Feb 2006 50,204 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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PIJ 1 is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PIJ 1, 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 PIJ 1 registered?

PIJ 1 is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 October 1974.

Is PIJ 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIJ 1 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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