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AJW 278M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,936 mi
Last recorded51,936 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 278M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 51,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 51,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,638 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,417 miles

slight wetness around power steering rack area

Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,415 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,941 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 3 Sep 2013 49,937 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres cracking on tread

Fail 5 Jul 2008 49,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres age cracks + n/s/r

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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AJW 278M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJW 278M, 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 AJW 278M registered?

AJW 278M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is AJW 278M safe to buy?

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