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RUG 697M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,657 mi
Last recorded56,657 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUG 697M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,256 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH ON SIDEWALLS

VARIOUS TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,246 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaking from engine when running

right hand exhaust flange loose.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,884 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,884 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,791 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RUG 697M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 RUG 697M, 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 RUG 697M registered?

RUG 697M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 October 1973.

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