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JYV 544K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYV 544K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,885 miles

Central Washers intermitent

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust noisy Centre silenser baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,542 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,316 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,275 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,287 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,545 miles

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

nearside indicator pilot light loose in dash

Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,771 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear brake pipe and fuel pipe undersealed

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake and fuel pipes undersealed

outer sill panels showing signs of corosion

play in steering rack mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

floor pan and sills covered in thick underseal

offside front sill distorted

slight wear in steering rack mount bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,163 miles

both front brake caliper brake pipes corroded.

both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perished

brake operation causing vehicle to slightly pull to nearside

Fail 7 Jan 2012 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake caliper brake pipes corroded.

both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perished

brake operation causing vehicle to slightly pull to nearside

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,980 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both offside exhaust rubber mountings perishing.

nearside front lower suspension arm, front mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

nearside washer jet not washing screen.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 47,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,797 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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JYV 544K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYV 544K, 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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JYV 544K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 27 March 1972.

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