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VFE 9M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,879 mi
Last recorded57,879 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFE 9M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,879 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,705 miles

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

Service brake and parking brake efficiencies only just met.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,281 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play in both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,080 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 56,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,597 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated.

Nearside front lower ball joint boot deteriorated.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,558 miles

Offside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated.

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Slight play in nearside front shock absorber lower bush.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,165 miles

handbrake adjustment needs checking

Pass 23 May 2015 55,909 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,479 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,479 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 53,525 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 53,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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VFE 9M 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 84.2%.

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 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 VFE 9M, 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 VFE 9M registered?

VFE 9M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1973.

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