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JYT 426K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,929 mi
Last recorded40,929 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 426K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,696 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen washer jet half blocked

Fail 14 Mar 2011 40,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

windscreen washer jet half blocked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,246 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,246 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 30 May 2007 39,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2005 39,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 39,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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JYT 426K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYT 426K, 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 JYT 426K registered?

JYT 426K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 March 1972.

Is JYT 426K safe to buy?

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