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LYX 175K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,829 mi
Last recorded89,829 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 175K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,515 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 88,515 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 88,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,987 miles

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

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

lower bonnet panel corroded,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 13 May 2013 87,935 miles

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

slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,920 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 175K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYX 175K, 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 175K registered?

LYX 175K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is LYX 175K safe to buy?

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