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SRR 20L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,958 mi
Last recorded42,958 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRR 20L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,958 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,938 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 42,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,454 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,261 miles

imbalance and variation front brakes

play nearside front lower balljoint, dust cover split

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

imbalance and variation front brakes

offside rear tyre worn and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,264 miles

variation front brakes

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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SRR 20L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRR 20L, 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 SRR 20L?

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What year was SRR 20L registered?

SRR 20L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is SRR 20L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRR 20L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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