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TLF 524M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLF 524M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,246 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 90,241 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Under o/s middle of car on a joint. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 86,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 4,459 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 4,459 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,247 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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TLF 524M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TLF 524M, 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 TLF 524M registered?

TLF 524M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 September 1973.

Is TLF 524M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLF 524M shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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