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SFD 976M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFD 976M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,465 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SFD 976M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SFD 976M, 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

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What year was SFD 976M registered?

SFD 976M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is SFD 976M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFD 976M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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