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VPA 720M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 720M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,052 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,052 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 57,043 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 May 2011 56,922 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,886 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,636 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 56,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 720M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VPA 720M, 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 VPA 720M?

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What year was VPA 720M registered?

VPA 720M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 February 1974.

Is VPA 720M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPA 720M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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