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JAG 976

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,971 mi
Last recorded3,971 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 976
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 3,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2014 3,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 3,660 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 3,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 3,271 miles

rear brake balance is poor

Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 3,007 miles

Nearside rear parking brake, may requirer attention in the near future.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 2,276 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 2,541 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 2,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 2,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 976 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 976, 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

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What year was JAG 976 registered?

JAG 976 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 August 1973.

Is JAG 976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 976 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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