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4 SWG

1972 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,445 mi
Last recorded79,445 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SWG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 79,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,160 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,089 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 77,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 70,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 70,361 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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4 SWG is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 4 SWG, 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

How do I check the history of 4 SWG?

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What year was 4 SWG registered?

4 SWG is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is 4 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 SWG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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