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KGV 87K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,855 mi
Last recorded31,855 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGV 87K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 31,855 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 31,855 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,386 miles

both wiper blades split

exhaust hanger rubbers badly perished

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum criterior

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,489 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 30,489 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing replaced 2 missing nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,434 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,393 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 30,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,292 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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KGV 87K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KGV 87K, 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 KGV 87K registered?

KGV 87K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is KGV 87K safe to buy?

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