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SRW 486M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 486M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,795 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,901 miles

engine bay misting in oil

n/s front lower shocker bush perished

slight movement o/s upper ball joint

Fail 3 May 2016 78,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

engine bay misting in oil

n/s front lower shocker bush perished

slight movement o/s upper ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay misting in oil generally

horn tone weak

n/s park brake below standard but overall eiffiency is met

slight wear in rack mounts

Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine bay misting in oil generally

n/s park brake below standard but overall eiffiency is met

slight wear in rack mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,547 miles

rear o/s r/arm bush deteariating some play in steering rack front number plate difficult to view from certain angles

Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,646 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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SRW 486M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SRW 486M, 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 SRW 486M registered?

SRW 486M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is SRW 486M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRW 486M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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