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VBJ 275M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 275M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,579 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,381 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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VBJ 275M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 VBJ 275M, 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 52 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 VBJ 275M registered?

VBJ 275M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 April 1974.

Is VBJ 275M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBJ 275M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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