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BWN 500K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWN 500K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,872 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 92,872 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,773 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,753 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 90,740 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 90,740 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,429 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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BWN 500K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWN 500K, 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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BWN 500K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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The MOT history for BWN 500K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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