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WWE 970L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,911 mi
Last recorded56,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWE 970L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyre valves perished

engine overheats

throttle sticks

Fail 17 Jul 2019 56,911 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges alternator wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected to bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour orange lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyre valves perished

engine overheats

throttle sticks

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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WWE 970L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WWE 970L, 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 WWE 970L?

You can check the full history of WWE 970L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WWE 970L registered?

WWE 970L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is WWE 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWE 970L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WWE 970L have outstanding finance?

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