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TGJ 238M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,184 mi
Last recorded42,184 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGJ 238M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 42,184 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 42,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer hold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 40,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,648 miles

underbody heavy underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,497 miles

fuels pipes corrosion setting in.

sign of oil leck

Fail 13 Jun 2013 39,488 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,728 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 38,728 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,491 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 238M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TGJ 238M, 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 TGJ 238M?

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What year was TGJ 238M registered?

TGJ 238M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 August 1973.

Is TGJ 238M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGJ 238M shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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