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3 HEF

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HEF
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,697 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,658 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 85,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,829 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,349 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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3 HEF is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 3 HEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 HEF registered?

3 HEF is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 February 1972.

Is 3 HEF safe to buy?

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