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XJB 117L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 5330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJB 117L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,330cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,805 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 22,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,257 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 20,245 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight missfir

slight play in n/s/r hub

Fail 10 Dec 2015 20,167 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,314 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,883 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,710 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 16,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,638 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust silencer damaged. exhaust rear hanger cable tie.

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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XJB 117L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 5,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XJB 117L, 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 XJB 117L registered?

XJB 117L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is XJB 117L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJB 117L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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