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RAG 779

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,502 mi
Last recorded32,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAG 779
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,426 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 32,426 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,132 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,871 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,492 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,378 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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RAG 779 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RAG 779, 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 RAG 779 registered?

RAG 779 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 December 1973.

Is RAG 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAG 779 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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