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PPG 456L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPG 456L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,028 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,028 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 92,603 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 92,499 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,868 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,868 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,796 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,714 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 87,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,817 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 86,154 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust rubbers starting to perish.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 84,022 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,020 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 456L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PPG 456L, 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 PPG 456L?

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What year was PPG 456L registered?

PPG 456L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 March 1973.

Is PPG 456L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPG 456L shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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