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XKE 80

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,945 mi
Last recorded49,945 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 80
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,921 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,341 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,736 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,378 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,847 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,700 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,290 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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XKE 80 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKE 80, 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 XKE 80?

You can check the full history of XKE 80 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XKE 80 registered?

XKE 80 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is XKE 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 80 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKE 80 have outstanding finance?

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