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UMY 494M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,001 mi
Last recorded32,001 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMY 494M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 32,001 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge and cracking

Rear tyres worn in middle

both rear hubs have slight play

slight oil leak on engine/gear box and rear diff

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2025 31,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front tyres wearing inside edge and cracking

Rear tyres worn in middle

both rear hubs have slight play

slight oil leak on engine/gear box and rear diff

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2023 28,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,907 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 27,898 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,845 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 27,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wear noted in o/s/f top joint [suspension joint]

Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,831 miles

radiator leaking...offside rack boot weeping..

Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,614 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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UMY 494M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red 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 UMY 494M, 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 UMY 494M registered?

UMY 494M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is UMY 494M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMY 494M 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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