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LJB 9

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,797 mi
Last recorded72,797 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJB 9
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,797 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 72,793 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,402 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor - torsion bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,716 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 71,691 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 71,270 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 May 2009 71,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,527 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside hand brake reading low - overall efficiency more than adequate

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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LJB 9 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJB 9, 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

How do I check the history of LJB 9?

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What year was LJB 9 registered?

LJB 9 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is LJB 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJB 9 shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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