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VGU 328M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,780 mi
Last recorded9,780 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGU 328M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 9,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 9,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 9,780 miles

Floor and sills corroded,not considered excessive at time of test

Slight play in rear hub area,on both sides

Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,780 miles

center exhaust mounting broke

floor area slightly corroded near side rear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewall cracked on nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewall cracked on nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2013 9,780 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sidewall cracked on nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,780 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 9,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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 328M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGU 328M, 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 328M?

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What year was VGU 328M registered?

VGU 328M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 March 1974.

Is VGU 328M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGU 328M shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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