MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT & REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Front shock (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Rear shock (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT & REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
alternator belt insecure ( 1 of 2 ) STRONG ADVISE
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen scratches
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen scratches
front suspension bushes in poor condition
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
front suspension bushes in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP TAPED?
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
REAR NUMBER PLATE BLEMISHED
WIPER BLADES SUSPECT
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
n/s rear brake disc corroding
power steering tank/pipes damp with oil?
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s rear brake disc corroding
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
power steering tank/pipes damp with oil?
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front lower ball joint worn
both front tyres on limits
nearside front lower trunnion worn
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WPO 738K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 WPO 738K, 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 WPO 738K?
You can check the full history of WPO 738K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WPO 738K registered?
WPO 738K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 March 1972.
Is WPO 738K safe to buy?
The MOT history for WPO 738K shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WPO 738K have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WPO 738K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.