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LYX 147K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,839 mi
Last recorded41,839 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 147K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,789 miles

Coolant leak

advise osf brake caliper shim has sliped

Fail 13 May 2011 41,789 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

advise osf brake caliper shim has sliped

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,786 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,719 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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LYX 147K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LYX 147K, 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 LYX 147K registered?

LYX 147K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is LYX 147K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYX 147K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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