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RLJ 638M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,588 mi
Last recorded55,588 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 638M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,588 miles

centre exhaust silencer and support brackets, slightly damaged

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend check/attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brakes slightly noisy in operation

vehicle in "Superb" condition

Fail 2 Aug 2019 55,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend check/attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brakes slightly noisy in operation

centre exhaust silencer and support brackets, slightly damaged

vehicle in "Superb" condition

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,463 miles

all tyres age cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,338 miles

all tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2012 55,332 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2011 55,324 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,323 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,274 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,104 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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RLJ 638M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red 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 RLJ 638M, 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 RLJ 638M registered?

RLJ 638M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 September 1973.

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