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PJX 554K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJX 554K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 73,706 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear parking brake reading low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 73,520 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,339 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

engine oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,062 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 71,874 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2010 71,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,787 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT INSECURE.

WISH BONE RUBBER BUSHES CRACKED AND PERISHED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,777 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 71,777 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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PJX 554K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJX 554K, 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 PJX 554K registered?

PJX 554K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 March 1972.

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The MOT history for PJX 554K shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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