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RSG 292M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,042 mi
Last recorded12,042 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSG 292M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 12,042 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 12,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 11,961 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 11,662 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 11,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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RSG 292M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RSG 292M, 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 RSG 292M registered?

RSG 292M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is RSG 292M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSG 292M shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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