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JRM 400L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,617 mi
Last recorded7,617 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRM 400L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 7,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 7,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 7,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 7,080 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 7,064 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 7,059 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 6,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 5,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 5,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 4,878 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 4,878 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,121 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 4,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,907 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 3,907 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,316 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 3,309 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 2,672 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 2,672 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 1,845 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 1,845 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JRM 400L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JRM 400L, 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 JRM 400L registered?

JRM 400L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is JRM 400L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRM 400L shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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