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LYY 933K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

3,416 mi
Last recorded3,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 933K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 3,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 2,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 1,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from auto transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play to rear hubs os and ns

Fail 12 May 2023 158 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower coupling (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from auto transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play to rear hubs os and ns

Pass 6 May 2022 99,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bearing seal leaking

Pass 1 May 2020 98,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 92,326 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,200 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 89,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,903 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,888 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,065 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 87,050 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,988 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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LYY 933K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LYY 933K, 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 LYY 933K registered?

LYY 933K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 February 1972.

Is LYY 933K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYY 933K shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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