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OYT 385L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Purple Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,047 mi
Last recorded36,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYT 385L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,047 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 35,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,471 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 35,464 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,465 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,461 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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OYT 385L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Purple with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYT 385L, 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 OYT 385L registered?

OYT 385L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is OYT 385L safe to buy?

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