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FWW 289L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 289L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,320 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 50,320 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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FWW 289L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWW 289L, 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 FWW 289L?

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What year was FWW 289L registered?

FWW 289L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 February 1973.

Is FWW 289L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 289L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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