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WRA 49K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRA 49K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,581 miles

Visual Emissions test

Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working Both inoperative (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Visual Emissions test

Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

SLIGHT REAR GEARBOX OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF BOX

Fail 8 Jun 2015 73,536 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

SLIGHT REAR GEARBOX OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF BOX

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,523 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 73,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,429 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 73,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,254 miles

Brake warning lamp is on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front upper and lower swivel dust covers split

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front upper and lower swivel dust covers split

Offside track rod balljoint dust cover split

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight leak at gearbox

Slight leak at rear diff

Pass 12 May 2008 73,239 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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WRA 49K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WRA 49K, 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 WRA 49K registered?

WRA 49K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 February 1972.

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