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12 PRC

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

2,155 mi
Last recorded2,155 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 PRC
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 2,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 29,806 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,549 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake performance only just meets limit

Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,331 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake only just meets limit

Pass 16 May 2017 28,880 miles

Rear park brake only just meets performance level

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 27,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 27,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 26,325 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 25,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 25,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 24,929 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 34,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake lever nearing no reserve travel (needs adjusting)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,320 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 22,320 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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12 PRC is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 12 PRC, 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 52 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 12 PRC registered?

12 PRC is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 May 1974.

Is 12 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 PRC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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