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KTU 1L

1972 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTU 1L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 77,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarr iage

Fail 3 Mar 2021 77,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion on undercarr iage

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,581 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,579 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect nearside rear diff oil seal weeping

Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect nearside rear diff oil seal weeping

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Restricted movement of handbrake lever due to design

Underside heavily repaired and undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2010 73,549 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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KTU 1L is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KTU 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 KTU 1L registered?

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

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