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SVT 820N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,502 mi
Last recorded40,502 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVT 820N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 40,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 40,453 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 39,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,842 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 30,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,678 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 25,676 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,230 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,910 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,634 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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SVT 820N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 SVT 820N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVT 820N?

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What year was SVT 820N registered?

SVT 820N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SVT 820N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVT 820N shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVT 820N have outstanding finance?

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