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LXS 539K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,208 mi
Last recorded15,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXS 539K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 15,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,014 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid at dust cover

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 14,014 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Clutch slave cylinder weeping fluid at dust cover

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 12,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 12,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,830 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 11,830 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,268 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,615 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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LXS 539K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXS 539K, 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 LXS 539K registered?

LXS 539K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 April 1972.

Is LXS 539K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXS 539K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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