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RYR 9

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 9
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff leaking.

Rear coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leaking.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Diff leaking.

Rear coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

gear box oil leaking.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff.leaking

Valve stem slightly damaged all around (4.1.D.1e)

bothside front steering gaiter leaking

oil leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,221 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Diff. leaking.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 55,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff.leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,082 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff.leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,799 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration number plate light about 50% illuminating the number plate.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,641 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2012 53,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,326 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,072 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 51,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 48,646 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,646 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,637 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 46,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on suspension,springs,fuel lines,brake pipes,brake ferrules,bulk head,hubs,floor,chassis,sub-frames,shocks

rear number plate cracked

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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RYR 9 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RYR 9, 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 RYR 9 registered?

RYR 9 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is RYR 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYR 9 shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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