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1973 EW

1988 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1973 EW
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 70,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,503 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,016 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 67,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

hand brake efffciency only just in

Pass 3 May 2008 67,442 miles

hand brake efffciency only just in

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,869 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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1973 EW is a 1988 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 91.7%.

Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 1973 EW, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1973 EW registered?

1973 EW is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 March 1988.

Is 1973 EW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1973 EW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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