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VHJ 405L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 405L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,329 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,758 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,755 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,208 miles

Oil leak

play in offside rear hub

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,022 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,022 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,410 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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VHJ 405L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VHJ 405L, 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

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What year was VHJ 405L registered?

VHJ 405L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is VHJ 405L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 405L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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