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VGU 310M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,399 mi
Last recorded82,399 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGU 310M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 82,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 80,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,619 miles

nearside fuel pipe is partially insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,082 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,077 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,138 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,014 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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VGU 310M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VGU 310M, 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

How do I check the history of VGU 310M?

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What year was VGU 310M registered?

VGU 310M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 28 March 1974.

Is VGU 310M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGU 310M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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