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TGJ 178M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGJ 178M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,997 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 65,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 65,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,435 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 65,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 65,374 miles

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

Oil leak

osr body close to tyre

Pass 8 May 2014 85,281 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 85,281 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf seatbelt not working and rear belts not tested

osf exhaust loose

osr wheel close to wheel arch

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2013 65,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,541 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 64,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,356 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 636,669 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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TGJ 178M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TGJ 178M, 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 TGJ 178M registered?

TGJ 178M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 August 1973.

Is TGJ 178M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGJ 178M shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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