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HDA 824J

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,623 mi
Last recorded38,623 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 824J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 38,623 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 37,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,533 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 35,947 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,026 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 33,923 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 33,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 30,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,322 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,322 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Off side steering gaiter held with jubilee clip which is not tight

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,046 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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HDA 824J is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HDA 824J, 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 HDA 824J?

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What year was HDA 824J registered?

HDA 824J is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is HDA 824J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDA 824J shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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