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SPK 7M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5939cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPK 7M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,939cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,236 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,567 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around bonnet hinges

corrosion in boot well

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,313 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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SPK 7M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,939cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SPK 7M, 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.

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What year was SPK 7M registered?

SPK 7M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 August 1973.

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