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JDE 57L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,515 mi
Last recorded93,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDE 57L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,514 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,212 miles

light oil leak engine area

Pass 12 May 2016 91,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,693 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 90,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,907 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,906 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

nearside rear wheel centre cap missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,621 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 86,821 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,494 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 86,494 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,995 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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JDE 57L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JDE 57L, 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 JDE 57L registered?

JDE 57L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 May 1973.

Is JDE 57L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JDE 57L shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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