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888 DPW

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,157 mi
Last recorded36,157 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 DPW
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,157 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 35,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 33,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,647 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 33,143 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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888 DPW is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 888 DPW, 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 888 DPW registered?

888 DPW is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 June 1973.

Is 888 DPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 DPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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