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MAY 2

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,638 mi
Last recorded25,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAY 2
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 25,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 25,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 25,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 25,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 24,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,892 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 23,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,899 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,801 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 22,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2008 22,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,649 miles

handbrake travel on limit

n/s front tyre wear on limit

o/s front tyre wear

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,366 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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MAY 2 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MAY 2, 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

How do I check the history of MAY 2?

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What year was MAY 2 registered?

MAY 2 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 March 1972.

Is MAY 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAY 2 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAY 2 have outstanding finance?

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