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XKJ 212

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,520 mi
Last recorded91,520 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKJ 212
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,891 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,891 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,613 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,022 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 85,812 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to rear valance.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,613 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear under valence

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

offside and nearside front ball joints,boots split/insecure.

offside and nearside front track rod ends,boots split/insecure.

seat belt parks,release button covers missing.

tyres appear to be worn uneven.

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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XKJ 212 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XKJ 212, 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 XKJ 212 registered?

XKJ 212 is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is XKJ 212 safe to buy?

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