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HVG 459L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Purple Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,204 mi
Last recorded47,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 459L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipes deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2019 46,959 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipes deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,702 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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HVG 459L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVG 459L, 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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How do I check the history of HVG 459L?

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What year was HVG 459L registered?

HVG 459L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is HVG 459L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 459L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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