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AWU 542K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,362 mi
Last recorded41,362 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 542K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 38,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 38,476 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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AWU 542K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWU 542K, 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 AWU 542K?

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What year was AWU 542K registered?

AWU 542K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 June 1972.

Is AWU 542K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 542K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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