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9796 MH

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,115 mi
Last recorded16,115 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9796 MH
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 16,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,075 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,931 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 14,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre had been rubbing on body of car.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 14,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,052 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,703 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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9796 MH is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 9796 MH, 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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9796 MH is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 March 1973.

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