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500 E

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,105 mi
Last recorded35,105 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 35,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 35,103 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,101 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 34,937 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,844 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 34,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,495 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 34,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,417 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,198 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,866 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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500 E is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 500 E, 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 500 E?

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What year was 500 E registered?

500 E is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 May 1973.

Is 500 E safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 E shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 500 E have outstanding finance?

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