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VHJ 409L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 409L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 87,658 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 87,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,006 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 86,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 86,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 84,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,829 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,507 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 80,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 79,139 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 78,134 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 409L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VHJ 409L, 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

How do I check the history of VHJ 409L?

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What year was VHJ 409L registered?

VHJ 409L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 May 1973.

Is VHJ 409L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 409L shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHJ 409L have outstanding finance?

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