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VUM 599N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,002 mi
Last recorded72,002 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUM 599N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,002 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,916 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 71,911 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting missing 2x rubbers (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,808 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lagging slightly in operation

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a small rip. no issue (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all wheel bearings have touch of play

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small pinhole in boot no issue (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake operation on nearside rear wheel needs adjustment for higher reading in future

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 70,170 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 69,885 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,477 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,150 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,967 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,882 miles

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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VUM 599N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VUM 599N, 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 VUM 599N registered?

VUM 599N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is VUM 599N safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUM 599N shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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