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RGY 371L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Purple Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,167 mi
Last recorded38,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 371L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,016 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,992 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,861 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2010 36,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 36,442 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 36,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 36,218 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicator unit has two bulb system the lower one of the 2 is not operating

window screen has damaged on drivers side out side of the swept area

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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RGY 371L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RGY 371L, 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.

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What year was RGY 371L registered?

RGY 371L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is RGY 371L safe to buy?

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