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VKY 2K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,540 mi
Last recorded83,540 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKY 2K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by old repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,162 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,091 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,836 miles

offside + nearside rear trailing arm floor areas slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,049 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,958 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,247 miles

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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VKY 2K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKY 2K, 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 VKY 2K registered?

VKY 2K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is VKY 2K safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKY 2K shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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