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JRB 1L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRB 1L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,223 miles

Clutch action faulty.Handbrake warning light on dash.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 6,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Clutch action faulty.Handbrake warning light on dash.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,191 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- no kerb wieght

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,176 miles

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,158 miles

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

washers slow operation

Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,138 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

some corrosion on both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,129 miles

as per original vt 32 + n/s/r seat belt now missing

Fail 12 Apr 2007 76,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake test carried out b y decelerometer - no kerb wieght and lsd rear axle

Pass 2 Dec 2005 76,116 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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JRB 1L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JRB 1L, 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 JRB 1L registered?

JRB 1L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is JRB 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRB 1L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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