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UGT 730M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 730M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016
Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,383 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,676 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

parking brake nearside slight low reading.

slight exhaust blow front.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,676 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

parking brake nearside slight low reading.

slight exhaust blow front.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,960 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

idle speed excessively high.

Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,193 miles

Oil leak

general component surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2007 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All front suspension bushes deteriorating/ perishing, general underbody component surface corrosion.

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

warning lamp illuminated on brake fluid level/parking brake.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,549 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 55,549 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

front wishbone bushes deteriorating nearside and offside.

nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroding.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear fuel lines corroding.

underbonnet area damaged.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 55,545 miles

Nearside Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f floor corroding

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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UGT 730M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 UGT 730M, 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 UGT 730M registered?

UGT 730M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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