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TPD 229M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPD 229M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,268 miles

Exhaust system corroded and small holed

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,268 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and small holed

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,054 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 72,054 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 72,030 miles

coolant leak

Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,030 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2006 71,982 miles

v arious engine + gearbox oil leaks

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 229M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TPD 229M, 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 TPD 229M registered?

TPD 229M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 October 1973.

Is TPD 229M safe to buy?

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