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VBY 743L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,211 mi
Last recorded11,211 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 743L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 11,211 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 11,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

main beam warning light inop

Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,134 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 8,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,658 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all 4 tyres are cracking

knocking noise from front suspension on brake test

play in near side front wheel bearing

play in near side rear wheel

play in off side front wheel bearing

play in off side rear wheel

Pass 28 Aug 2009 6,203 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump vee belt loose.

Rear differential oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2009 6,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pump vee belt loose.

Rear differential oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,447 miles

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

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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VBY 743L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBY 743L, 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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VBY 743L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 February 1973.

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