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UOA 233L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,383 mi
Last recorded72,383 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOA 233L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,373 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,366 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,366 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 72,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,284 miles

oil and water leak from engine

rear discs poss undersize

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 May 2008 72,284 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil and water leak from engine

rear discs poss undersize

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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UOA 233L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOA 233L, 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 UOA 233L registered?

UOA 233L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 April 1973.

Is UOA 233L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOA 233L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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