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JAG 121L

1973 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 121L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,346cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,819 miles

Central Front Coolant leak lower radiator ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 51,819 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded and marked (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe , (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 ball joint covers split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses in poor condition (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,522 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 51,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,454 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 50,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,207 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F O/S/R N/S/R TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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JAG 121L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JAG 121L, 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 JAG 121L registered?

JAG 121L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 May 1973.

Is JAG 121L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 121L shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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