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TUU 265M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Purple Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,582 mi
Last recorded15,582 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUU 265M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 15,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 15,421 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,118 miles

under vehicle heavley undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,862 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 11,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 10,517 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 10,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,427 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,128 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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TUU 265M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TUU 265M, 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 TUU 265M registered?

TUU 265M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is TUU 265M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUU 265M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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