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RUG 700M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,428 mi
Last recorded27,428 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUG 700M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,086 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,453 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 22,556 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,849 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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RUG 700M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 700M, 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 700M registered?

RUG 700M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is RUG 700M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUG 700M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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