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12 U

1973 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 U
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,411 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 87,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,346 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,186 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,639 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 86,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,822 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 83,283 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 83,283 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 82,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 May 2010 82,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,887 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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12 U is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 12 U, 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 12 U?

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What year was 12 U registered?

12 U is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 October 1973.

Is 12 U safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 U 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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