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VPA 712M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

5,488 mi
Last recorded5,488 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 712M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 5,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

car undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2025 5,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

car undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2024 5,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 5,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 4,997 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 4,981 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 4,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 4,584 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged low pressure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 4,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 4,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 3,712 miles

Brake pipes coated in underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 3,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes coated in under seal

Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,855 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 2,855 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wheel touching on full lock (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 1,923 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 1,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VPA 712M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VPA 712M, 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

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What year was VPA 712M registered?

VPA 712M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 February 1974.

Is VPA 712M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPA 712M shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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