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REY 796K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,334 mi
Last recorded12,334 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 796K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 12,334 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,281 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 12,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,276 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 12,276 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 12,179 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 12,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 12,161 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,102 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,747 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,512 miles

center exhaust box rubbers deteriated

Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 10,844 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 10,797 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking 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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REY 796K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 REY 796K, 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 REY 796K?

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What year was REY 796K registered?

REY 796K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 June 1972.

Is REY 796K safe to buy?

The MOT history for REY 796K shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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