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YDJ 700M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDJ 700M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,890 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 50,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 49,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,274 miles

front and rear suspension rubbers perrissed

Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,850 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ?.

Handbrake has long travel

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,850 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ?.

Handbrake has long travel

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,959 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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YDJ 700M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDJ 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 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 YDJ 700M?

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What year was YDJ 700M registered?

YDJ 700M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is YDJ 700M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDJ 700M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YDJ 700M have outstanding finance?

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