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SOL 898M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,589 mi
Last recorded52,589 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOL 898M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,589 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 52,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged master cylinder feed pipe clip (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,462 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 57,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in rear wheel bearings and driveshafts

long handbrake travel

nearside handbrake performance low

oil leaks

rear brake discs rusty

sills floor chassis all very rusty amd weak

slight brake juddder from front and rear

Fail 21 Feb 2011 52,206 miles

rear brake discs rusty

nearside handbrake performance low

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in rear wheel bearings and driveshafts

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

sills floor chassis all very rusty amd weak

slight brake juddder from front and rear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,283 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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SOL 898M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 SOL 898M, 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 52 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 SOL 898M registered?

SOL 898M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 May 1974.

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