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ABW 281M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,536 mi
Last recorded50,536 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 281M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2012 50,536 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ABW 281M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABW 281M, 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 ABW 281M registered?

ABW 281M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is ABW 281M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 281M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABW 281M have outstanding finance?

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