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XEX 868M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,205 mi
Last recorded31,205 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEX 868M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 31,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 May 2016 30,633 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,433 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 26,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 25,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,175 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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XEX 868M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEX 868M, 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 XEX 868M?

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What year was XEX 868M registered?

XEX 868M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 February 1974.

Is XEX 868M safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEX 868M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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