CarVerify

Free Car Check

SFD 854M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,542 mi
Last recorded40,542 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 854M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,358 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 40,358 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holes in both rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 40,216 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 40,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,071 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,065 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 40,065 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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
Full Jaguar E-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SFD 854M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SFD 854M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFD 854M?

You can check the full history of SFD 854M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SFD 854M registered?

SFD 854M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is SFD 854M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 854M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFD 854M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SFD 854M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.