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TSX 163K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,555 mi
Last recorded61,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSX 163K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,555 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,555 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,548 miles

bodywork has minor split near front offside sill

flashers have slightly slow rate

front nearside steering rack joint has minor play

handbrake efficiencies just met

seat belts both sides are slightly tangled

Fail 26 Nov 2012 61,548 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bodywork slightly split near front offside sill

flashers slightly slow flash rate

front nearside brake has minor bind

front nearside steering rack inner joint has minor play

seat belts both sides tangled

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TSX 163K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TSX 163K, 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.

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What year was TSX 163K registered?

TSX 163K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 January 1972.

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