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SLE 539

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,118 mi
Last recorded35,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLE 539
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,118 miles

judder on rear brakes

play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2013 34,848 miles

play in front & rear wheel bearings

slight runout in rear brakes

Fail 10 May 2013 34,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf track rod end & osf/nsf upper ball joint gaiters deterioating

play in front & rear wheel bearings

slight runout in rear brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 32,220 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,998 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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SLE 539 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SLE 539, 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 SLE 539?

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What year was SLE 539 registered?

SLE 539 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is SLE 539 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLE 539 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLE 539 have outstanding finance?

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