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XWH 7L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,910 mi
Last recorded58,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWH 7L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,910 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 58,910 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,601 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 8,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,332 miles

parking brake on 16% limit

Pass 17 May 2013 58,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 56,228 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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XWH 7L 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 85.7%.

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 XWH 7L, 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 XWH 7L?

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What year was XWH 7L registered?

XWH 7L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 August 1972.

Is XWH 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWH 7L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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