MOT Status
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5,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
car undersealed
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
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))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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