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HHW 142L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHW 142L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 23,853 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,818 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 23,630 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

play bin sterring rack

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

rear num ber plate damaged

slight oil leak rear diff

slight play in top and bottom ball jionts

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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HHW 142L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HHW 142L, 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 HHW 142L?

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What year was HHW 142L registered?

HHW 142L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HHW 142L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHW 142L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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