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XCL 240L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCL 240L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 49,961 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,771 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WEEL BEARINGS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,382 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,854 miles

enginr oil leak

front pads wearing low

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,815 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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XCL 240L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCL 240L, 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 XCL 240L?

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What year was XCL 240L registered?

XCL 240L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 November 1972.

Is XCL 240L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCL 240L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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