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VXG 218M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,601 mi
Last recorded22,601 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXG 218M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 22,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 22,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 22,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VXG 218M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXG 218M, 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 VXG 218M?

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What year was VXG 218M registered?

VXG 218M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is VXG 218M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXG 218M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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