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TPD 217M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Turquoise Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,928 mi
Last recorded17,928 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 217M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,928 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,921 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,864 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 16,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting bracket cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 centre exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

parking brake effort 16%

Fail 27 Jun 2012 16,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 centre exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2011 16,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen wipers poor wipe

Pass 14 May 2010 16,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside windscreen wiper poor wipe

Pass 21 May 2009 16,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake caliper steel brake pipes corroded.

exhaust rubber securing rings perished.

minor wear in offside front upper suspension arm ball joint.

nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint worn near to excess.

Pass 12 May 2008 16,137 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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TPD 217M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Turquoise with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TPD 217M, 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 TPD 217M registered?

TPD 217M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 October 1973.

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