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RU 12

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,427 mi
Last recorded78,427 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU 12
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,427 miles

General corrosion and underseal to underside of chassis

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 77,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside/chassis of vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2022 77,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside/chassis of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,806 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 75,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,210 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 75,203 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven 54% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BEING PULLED QUITE TIGHT ON FULL LOCK

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play close to excess (2.5.A.3c)

Wet around front of engine indicating coolant leak

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,791 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,753 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,514 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,918 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,824 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,583 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 71,583 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,320 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 71,320 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre is badly perished

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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RU 12 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 RU 12, 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 53 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 RU 12 registered?

RU 12 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 June 1973.

Is RU 12 safe to buy?

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