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YDO 985L

1972 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,255 mi
Last recorded57,255 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDO 985L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 57,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 56,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 56,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 56,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,939 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 55,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,365 miles

DIFF LEAKING OIL

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs corroded.

all rear brake rubbers badly perished

chassis corroded in places

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,687 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,069 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,912 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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YDO 985L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in White with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YDO 985L, 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 YDO 985L?

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What year was YDO 985L registered?

YDO 985L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 21 August 1972.

Is YDO 985L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDO 985L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YDO 985L have outstanding finance?

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