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SPH 496M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,369 mi
Last recorded33,369 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 496M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,369 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 33,330 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 33,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 33,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 32,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 28,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,716 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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SPH 496M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SPH 496M, 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 SPH 496M registered?

SPH 496M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 September 1973.

Is SPH 496M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 496M shows 16 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.

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