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HOS 272K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,094 mi
Last recorded95,094 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOS 272K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,094 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 94,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 93,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,483 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 93,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 93,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 91,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,689 miles

offside front shock absorber top mount bush deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

at o/s/r fuel pipes corroding

n/s parking brake effort low,just passing

o/s/r tyre long splits all around outer sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,783 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,497 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,276 miles

leak from n/s/r forward shock absorber

n/s parking brake effort becoming low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,908 miles

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

parking brake effort low

Fail 23 Jan 2009 86,907 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 86,539 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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HOS 272K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HOS 272K, 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 HOS 272K registered?

HOS 272K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 February 1972.

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