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JJF 863L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,110 mi
Last recorded15,110 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJF 863L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,110 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 13,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 13,597 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,335 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 9,811 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 9,811 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 2,508 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 2,487 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 99,994 miles

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

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

oil leak under vehicle

wiper blades dont clear screen very well

Pass 25 May 2010 93,980 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack leaking

Fail 25 May 2010 93,980 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

steering rack leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,405 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 76,335 miles

both front tyre's worn on edge

Pass 12 May 2006 72,755 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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JJF 863L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JJF 863L, 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 JJF 863L registered?

JJF 863L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 October 1972.

Is JJF 863L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJF 863L shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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