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ACU 225L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,539 mi
Last recorded68,539 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 225L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,234 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion offside front sill (not within prescribed area)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion offside front sill (not within prescribed area)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,196 miles

1. slight judder from p/a/s steering

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight judder from p/a/s steering

Pass 18 Oct 2010 66,969 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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ACU 225L 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 72.7%.

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 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 ACU 225L, 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 ACU 225L?

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What year was ACU 225L registered?

ACU 225L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is ACU 225L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 225L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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