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AAW 772K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 772K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 78,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,587 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smokey when first started

Fail 6 Dec 2013 77,573 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Slight play in both rear drive shaft inner cv joints

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,540 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 77,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,765 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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AAW 772K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 AAW 772K, 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 55 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 AAW 772K registered?

AAW 772K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is AAW 772K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 772K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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