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VFX 888L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5373cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFX 888L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,373cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 55,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 55,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,966 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 54,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,228 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,162 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,680 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front floor corroded but not structual

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,460 miles

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

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

offside front floor corroded but not structual

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,775 miles

both front brake dics starting to corrod on outside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,167 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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VFX 888L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,373cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VFX 888L, 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 VFX 888L?

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What year was VFX 888L registered?

VFX 888L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is VFX 888L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFX 888L shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFX 888L have outstanding finance?

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