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CRU 713L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,910 mi
Last recorded51,910 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRU 713L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,172 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 50,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,557 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,326 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight exhaust gas leak from offside exhaust downtake/manifold area

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,313 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,174 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 49,173 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine and gearbox sump plugs leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber top bush perished

offside front shock absorber lower bush perished

offside front shock absorber top bush perished

radiator in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,810 miles

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

offside front seat belt flexible stalk locking mechanism catch loose

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,226 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2007 47,981 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread slightly distorted

offside front tyre tread slightly distorted

offside windscreen wiper performance poor

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,560 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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CRU 713L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CRU 713L, 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

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What year was CRU 713L registered?

CRU 713L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 November 1972.

Is CRU 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRU 713L shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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