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THW 479M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,655 mi
Last recorded67,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHW 479M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,984 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 57,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,937 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,610 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,843 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 49,843 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,033 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,480 miles

both front flexible brake pipes perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,133 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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THW 479M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 THW 479M, 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 THW 479M registered?

THW 479M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 September 1973.

Is THW 479M safe to buy?

The MOT history for THW 479M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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