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1960 GM

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,385 mi
Last recorded40,385 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1960 GM
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,385 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 39,551 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,357 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 37,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE O/S REAR AREAS

TRACK ROD END & BALL PIN PROTECTIVE BOOTS ARE SPLIT

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,039 miles

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

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

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

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

THERE IS DAMAGE TO THE O/S REAR AREAS

TRACK ROD END & BALL PIN PROTECTIVE BOOTS ARE SPLIT

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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1960 GM is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 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 1960 GM, 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 54 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1960 GM registered?

1960 GM is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 October 1972.

Is 1960 GM safe to buy?

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