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CFN 500K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,864 mi
Last recorded70,864 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFN 500K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,864 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 70,862 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,719 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 70,715 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,694 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,892 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,066 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,065 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,123 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - no kerb wieght

general oil leaks

locking wire damaged n/s/r radias arm fixing

o/s washer aim poor

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,109 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower shock absorber bushes distorted

brake warning light on

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 19 May 2008 68,107 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower shock absorber bushes distorted

nearside front upper ball joint gaitor insecure

power steering pipes rusty

rear discs pitted (requires attention)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CFN 500K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFN 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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What year was CFN 500K registered?

CFN 500K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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