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HDU 555N

1975 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,845 mi
Last recorded50,845 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 Jaguar E-type41,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDU 555N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,732 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,336 miles

hand brake only just met req standard req attention

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen right hand side

Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,388 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 40,482 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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HDU 555N is a 1975 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 41,181 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 HDU 555N, 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 51 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HDU 555N?

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What year was HDU 555N registered?

HDU 555N is a 1975 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 February 1975.

Is HDU 555N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDU 555N shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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