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JYT 4K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,760 mi
Last recorded70,760 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 4K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,351 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,322 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play in steering column top bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,566 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,539 miles

Advise corrosion on off side front lower bulkhead.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,539 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise centre exhaust silencer rubber mounts deteriated also one missing but exhaust still secure.

Advise corrosion on off side front lower bulkhead.

Advise near side headlamp aim just within spec.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,597 miles

Advise lower section of off side front bulkhead corroded (not effecting steering or brakes).

Advise slight play in steering rack.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,745 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,032 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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JYT 4K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JYT 4K, 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 JYT 4K registered?

JYT 4K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 April 1972.

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