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RAC 666M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,049 mi
Last recorded26,049 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 666M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 26,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,031 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 22,724 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 21,084 miles

Nearside Rear test recorded little effect

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,598 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort

Oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,269 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 14,820 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 12,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 10,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 7,812 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 5,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 3,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 2,125 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 2,090 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 98,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,482 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 98,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,278 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 33,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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RAC 666M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 RAC 666M, 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 RAC 666M registered?

RAC 666M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 January 1974.

Is RAC 666M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAC 666M shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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