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VEW 53

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 53
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 81,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,142 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,141 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,141 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,070 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 81,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,871 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,434 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 80,434 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 80,170 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 80,170 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 79,649 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 79,649 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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VEW 53 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VEW 53, 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

How do I check the history of VEW 53?

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What year was VEW 53 registered?

VEW 53 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is VEW 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEW 53 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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