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SWK 583H

1974 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

52,054 mi
Last recorded52,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 583H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,054 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack has slight movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly touching the wiring for the headlamps

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 51,004 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 50,870 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,874 miles

horn weak

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively all (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all wheel splines play

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,245 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing /hub

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,712 miles

clutch master bottom bolt missing

Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencers (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,928 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 43,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure not fitted on one pivot (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 42,781 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,148 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 42,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,375 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,136 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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SWK 583H is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SWK 583H, 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.

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SWK 583H is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 January 1974.

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