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TJJ 289M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJJ 289M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,867 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 85,531 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 84,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,968 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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TJJ 289M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TJJ 289M, 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 TJJ 289M registered?

TJJ 289M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TJJ 289M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJJ 289M shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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