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LJW 852K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,421 mi
Last recorded10,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJW 852K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 10,421 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 10,412 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 9,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 8,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 7,208 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,220 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 3,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,292 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,102 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 3,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 3,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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LJW 852K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJW 852K, 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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What year was LJW 852K registered?

LJW 852K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is LJW 852K safe to buy?

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