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VNC 111L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNC 111L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,225 miles

Both center silencers damaged.

Offside Reverse light inop.

Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,207 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,146 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 80,146 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,091 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, lower arm bushs slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,033 miles

Rear Park brake approaching limit of travel.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,578 miles

osf and nsf lower suspension arms mounts deteriated

osf and nsf top damper mounts worn

slight osf wheel bearing play

washer jets weak

Fail 1 Feb 2017 79,578 miles

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

osf and nsf lower suspension arms mounts deteriated

osf and nsf top damper mounts worn

slight osf wheel bearing play

washer jets weak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,325 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 79,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VNC 111L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNC 111L, 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 VNC 111L?

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What year was VNC 111L registered?

VNC 111L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is VNC 111L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNC 111L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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