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TLC 860M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,207 mi
Last recorded74,207 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 860M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,869 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 73,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,428 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s front floor area starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,391 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2010 71,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,091 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

O/S front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 24 May 2007 70,963 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,680 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 70,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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TLC 860M 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 TLC 860M, 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 TLC 860M registered?

TLC 860M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is TLC 860M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 860M 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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