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VGJ 168M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGJ 168M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 70,740 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 68,812 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 68,808 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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VGJ 168M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VGJ 168M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGJ 168M registered?

VGJ 168M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 April 1974.

Is VGJ 168M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGJ 168M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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