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787 DG

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,547 mi
Last recorded6,547 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration787 DG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 6,547 miles

Offside Front hub has slight wear on splines

Pass 18 May 2016 6,246 miles

slight movement nearside and offside front hubs

Fail 18 May 2016 6,236 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking slight leak at union under vehicle (7.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release release button missing (5.2.5a)

slight movement nearside and offside front hubs

Pass 8 May 2015 6,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,882 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 5,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 5,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 5,675 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,366 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 5,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,291 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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787 DG is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 787 DG, 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

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What year was 787 DG registered?

787 DG is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is 787 DG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 787 DG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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