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VME 797M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,609 mi
Last recorded36,609 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVME 797M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,609 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,346 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 36,344 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stalk faulty. Will not allow buckle to locate and latch (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,227 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 36,205 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 36,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking through the drain hole in the boot floor (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,051 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 34,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,936 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,776 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,776 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,183 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,183 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,163 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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VME 797M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VME 797M, 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 VME 797M?

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What year was VME 797M registered?

VME 797M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is VME 797M safe to buy?

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