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AUR 389M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,603 mi
Last recorded8,603 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 389M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 8,603 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 4,852 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 162 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,565 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 49,209 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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AUR 389M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc 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 AUR 389M, 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 AUR 389M registered?

AUR 389M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 November 1973.

Is AUR 389M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 389M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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