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IJI 3

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,769 mi
Last recorded44,769 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 3
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 44,769 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,473 miles

Front wiper blades need replacing but are still clearing the screen

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in outer tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 44,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,169 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

slight exhaust blow from rear box

slight play at nearside and offside front hub bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,140 miles

brake pipes well greased and lubricated

light corrosion front to rear brake pipe

slight blow to rear exhaust box

slight play offside front hub bearing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,063 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 41,813 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

handbrake lever button sticking

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,720 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,666 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,422 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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IJI 3 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 IJI 3, 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 IJI 3 registered?

IJI 3 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 April 1973.

Is IJI 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJI 3 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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