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XFE 555N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,921 mi
Last recorded47,921 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFE 555N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 47,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 47,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,517 miles

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

both sides front suspension lower ball joints have slight play with small splits in gaiters

both sides front track rod end gaiters have perished with small splits

both sides front upper ball joint gaiters perished with small splits

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,508 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

general condition represents age of the vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,284 miles

steering wheel play

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,086 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust rubber hangers perished

play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2010 46,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 46,325 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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XFE 555N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XFE 555N, 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 XFE 555N registered?

XFE 555N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XFE 555N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFE 555N shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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