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ARW 205K

1972 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,558 mi
Last recorded82,558 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 205K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 82,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,248 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 81,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 81,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,612 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 80,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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ARW 205K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ARW 205K, 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 ARW 205K registered?

ARW 205K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 February 1972.

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