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RLJ 164M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 164M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 77,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washers intermittent

Pass 21 May 2024 76,998 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 May 2024 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,155 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,919 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 74,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 67,634 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,208 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,392 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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RLJ 164M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 RLJ 164M, 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 RLJ 164M registered?

RLJ 164M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 September 1973.

Is RLJ 164M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLJ 164M shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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