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5 XKE

1973 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,222 mi
Last recorded54,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XKE
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,951 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,701 miles

n/s front tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Nov 2007 53,061 miles

play in steering rack close to limits n/s/front tyre out of shape unable to view underbody due to undersealing

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 52,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 52,501 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 52,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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5 XKE is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 5 XKE, 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 5 XKE?

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What year was 5 XKE registered?

5 XKE is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 October 1973.

Is 5 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 XKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 5 XKE have outstanding finance?

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