MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge
Nearside Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre nearside exhaust rubber mounts missing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre nearside exhaust rubber mounts missing
Centre exhaust rubber hangers perished and split
Slight exhaust blow from front
Slight leak from power steering rack pipe fittings
Oil light on at tick over
Slight blow from exhaust at the front
Slight coolant leak from bottom hose
Wiper switch sticking
leak from power steering pipe on rack
2 hoses leaking ,water.
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
2 hoses leaking ,water.
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
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VPH 397M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VPH 397M, 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 VPH 397M registered?
VPH 397M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1974.
Is VPH 397M safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPH 397M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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