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VUB 648M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,970 mi
Last recorded94,970 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUB 648M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,970 miles

Heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Heavily under sealed

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,202 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f mirror damage

n/s/f rackend has slight play

underbody undersealed

Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quater (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering damper insecure (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quater (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front rack end

oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2014 93,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,337 miles

Both rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,368 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,259 miles

long handbrake travel

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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VUB 648M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 VUB 648M, 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 53 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 VUB 648M registered?

VUB 648M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 August 1973.

Is VUB 648M safe to buy?

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