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TPX 241M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,048 mi
Last recorded58,048 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 241M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion

underbody painted in underseal

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS + OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Transmission and differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,276 miles

Exhaust centre exhaust box rubber mountings are deteriorating & some are missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,457 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside balljoints (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside balljoints (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,496 miles

Rear axle diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise no brake weight displayed on vehicle

advise this vehicle can not be jaced up on pit its too low

front and rear of under vehicle oil leaks

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise no brake weight displayed on vehicle

advise this vehicle can not be jaced up on pit its too low

front and rear of under vehicle oil leaks

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,557 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,416 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,685 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

a.e.phoned vosa and reply was if cant be fitted then pass / advice

rear reg plate perishing

steering pump noisey

Fail 4 Dec 2009 35,685 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear reg plate perishing

steering pump noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front lower shock absorber nut has no split pin

Fail 30 Oct 2008 33,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front lower shock absorber nut has no split pin

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,580 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

c.o. very high 7.14 %

o\s\f shock bottom nut not secured by pin

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 24 Oct 2007 31,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

c.o. very high 7.14 %

o\s\f shock bottom nut not secured by pin

slight play in steering wheel

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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TPX 241M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TPX 241M, 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 TPX 241M registered?

TPX 241M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 August 1973.

Is TPX 241M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPX 241M shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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