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WRV 275K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,831 mi
Last recorded1,831 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 275K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 1,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 1,749 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 1,749 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 1,406 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 1,406 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel no pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear revs (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 1,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 1,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

gearbox rear mounting deteriorated

propshaft front joint failed bearings

propshaft rear flange bolts loose

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 99,986 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,672 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 95,680 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2010 95,680 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 93,725 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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WRV 275K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRV 275K, 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 WRV 275K registered?

WRV 275K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is WRV 275K safe to buy?

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