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WDJ 700M

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,403 mi
Last recorded1,403 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDJ 700M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 1,403 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 1,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

seems to be a lot of movement of the steering rack !

Pass 4 May 2016 98,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,582 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,649 miles

slight perishing of n/s rack rubber boot

slight unbonding of rubber rack mounting both nearside and offside

Fail 23 Sep 2013 23,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight perishing of n/s rack rubber boot

slight unbonding of rubber rack mounting both nearside and offside

Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,957 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,071 miles

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

horn poor

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,810 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 87,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,065 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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WDJ 700M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDJ 700M, 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

How do I check the history of WDJ 700M?

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What year was WDJ 700M registered?

WDJ 700M is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 26 October 1973.

Is WDJ 700M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDJ 700M shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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