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PHJ 301K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,196 mi
Last recorded22,196 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 301K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 22,196 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 21,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 21,536 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 21,499 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 21,251 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front to rear fuel pipes loose

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 20,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,365 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 20,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both joints on exhaust link pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front steering rack wet with oil

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 18,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,574 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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PHJ 301K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHJ 301K, 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 PHJ 301K?

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What year was PHJ 301K registered?

PHJ 301K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is PHJ 301K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 301K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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