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PTN 212

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,579 mi
Last recorded98,579 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTN 212
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 98,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 98,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 97,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 96,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 95,786 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 95,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 94,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2017 93,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,735 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 89,270 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 89,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 83,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,578 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 76,118 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 May 2011 76,118 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2010 74,109 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 74,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 70,813 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 66,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PTN 212 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PTN 212, 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 PTN 212 registered?

PTN 212 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is PTN 212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTN 212 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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