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VPH 397M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 397M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,797 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,410 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 84,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 84,813 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,441 miles

Centre nearside exhaust rubber mounts missing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,441 miles

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

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

Centre nearside exhaust rubber mounts missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,356 miles

Centre exhaust rubber hangers perished and split

Slight exhaust blow from front

Slight leak from power steering rack pipe fittings

Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,184 miles

Oil light on at tick over

Slight blow from exhaust at the front

Slight coolant leak from bottom hose

Wiper switch sticking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,101 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,046 miles

leak from power steering pipe on rack

Fail 3 Mar 2007 82,825 miles

2 hoses leaking ,water.

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 82,825 miles

2 hoses leaking ,water.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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