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RAU 500M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,226 mi
Last recorded31,226 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 500M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,872 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,758 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,179 miles

parking brake only just reaching efficiecy

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,821 miles

very slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,600 miles

slight play in o/s trackrodend and n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,109 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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RAU 500M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RAU 500M, 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 RAU 500M?

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What year was RAU 500M registered?

RAU 500M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is RAU 500M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 500M shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAU 500M have outstanding finance?

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