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VGN 32M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Purple Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,499 mi
Last recorded32,499 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 32M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,009 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 3 May 2017 31,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,516 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 31,075 miles

all tyrtes wearing low and in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,695 miles

N/S/F upper & lower swivel dust boots spitting

O/S/F upper swivel dust boot split

Rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 28,824 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 28,824 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,362 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,362 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,186 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,066 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 27,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,874 miles

o/s/f brake rusty on inner side.

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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VGN 32M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VGN 32M, 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.

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What year was VGN 32M registered?

VGN 32M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 May 1974.

Is VGN 32M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGN 32M shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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