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HJD 438K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,869 mi
Last recorded83,869 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJD 438K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 83,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 83,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 83,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 82,812 miles

foot brake pedle slow to return when depressed

Fail 26 May 2012 82,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2012 82,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 82,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 82,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,065 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,219 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HJD 438K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJD 438K, 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 HJD 438K registered?

HJD 438K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 July 1972.

Is HJD 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJD 438K shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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