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PPG 448L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,297 mi
Last recorded11,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 448L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 11,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 10,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 10,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 9,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 8,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 8,064 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 7,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,666 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 6,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 5,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 5,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 4,520 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 3,683 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,709 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 1,413 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 37 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 34 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 98,422 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,027 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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PPG 448L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PPG 448L, 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

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What year was PPG 448L registered?

PPG 448L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 April 1973.

Is PPG 448L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPG 448L shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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