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TKE 730N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKE 730N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 95,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 88,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,828 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,852 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,266 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 79,403 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,069 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,060 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2006 78,293 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 78,293 miles

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

front brake discs slightly warped

n/s/r handbrake poor performance

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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TKE 730N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TKE 730N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TKE 730N?

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What year was TKE 730N registered?

TKE 730N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is TKE 730N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKE 730N shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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