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WRV 399K

1974 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

14,898 mi
Last recorded14,898 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 399K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all slightly (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to rear inner wheel archs

engine oil leak

osr nsr outer sills,inner rear wheel archs covered in filler

poor welding reapirs

slight corrosion to bulk head area

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 6 Sep 2016 14,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch end of sill aera (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to osr nsr wheel archs poor repairs

poor welding repairs to nsr suspension mount

poor welding repairs to rear inner and outer sill areas

power steering rack excess oil

rear diff slight leak

slight corrosion to bulk head area

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,055 miles

Bootlid missing

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 14,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bootlid missing

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,553 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 12,531 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2014 12,504 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery loose

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,402 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 11,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 9,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 7,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 7,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both trackrod end dust covers split

Nearside lower balljoint dust cover split

Offside upper and lower balljoint dust covers split

Fail 22 Mar 2010 7,233 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing /close to limit

engine vacum pipe disconnected

er70v15 dunlop sp sport

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 7,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Feb 2009 7,167 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perishing (advise they are replaced)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 7,132 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 7,132 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2006 6,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front & rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight play at nearside & offside rear wheels

wipers smear

Fail 9 Jun 2006 6,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brakes out of balance

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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WRV 399K is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 WRV 399K, 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.

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WRV 399K is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 November 1974.

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