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PNN 166M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,703 mi
Last recorded59,703 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNN 166M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,703 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 58,951 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 58,915 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,175 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 44,969 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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PNN 166M 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 PNN 166M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PNN 166M?

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What year was PNN 166M registered?

PNN 166M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 June 1974.

Is PNN 166M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNN 166M 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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