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WKO 51

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,487 mi
Last recorded35,487 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKO 51
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 35,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,091 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,762 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2010 31,748 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside outer track rod end gaiters split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,748 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer track rod end gaiters split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside outer track rod end gaiters split

Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,416 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 31,304 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 31,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WKO 51 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKO 51, 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 WKO 51?

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What year was WKO 51 registered?

WKO 51 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is WKO 51 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKO 51 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WKO 51 have outstanding finance?

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