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1 XWC

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,386 mi
Last recorded88,386 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 XWC
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,863 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 81,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,683 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,242 miles

bottom wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 3 May 2007 40,268 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 40,268 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,119 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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1 XWC is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 1 XWC, 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 1 XWC registered?

1 XWC is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 March 1973.

Is 1 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 XWC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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