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HDG 499L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,693 mi
Last recorded52,693 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDG 499L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,914 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,764 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,983 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,564 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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HDG 499L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests 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 HDG 499L, 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 HDG 499L?

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What year was HDG 499L registered?

HDG 499L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is HDG 499L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDG 499L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HDG 499L have outstanding finance?

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