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LYT 555K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,831 mi
Last recorded31,831 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYT 555K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,550 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch, front and rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 31,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to Trailing Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch, front and rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 31,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill/floorpan area.torsionbar mount area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/outersill ,torsion bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/outersill ,torsion bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,548 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and going out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,010 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,109 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,614 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,787 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,671 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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LYT 555K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LYT 555K, 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 LYT 555K registered?

LYT 555K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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