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56 EJ

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 EJ
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,451 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,829 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,829 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 58,312 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 58,312 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,048 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,048 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 57,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 57,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 56,756 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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56 EJ is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 56 EJ, 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 56 EJ?

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What year was 56 EJ registered?

56 EJ is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 November 1973.

Is 56 EJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 EJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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