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VIL 454

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 454
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,750 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 64,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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VIL 454 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIL 454, 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.

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How do I check the history of VIL 454?

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What year was VIL 454 registered?

VIL 454 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VIL 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 454 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIL 454 have outstanding finance?

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