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LMP 597K

1972 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,626 mi
Last recorded92,626 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMP 597K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,626 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,217 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,162 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,147 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LMP 597K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LMP 597K, 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 LMP 597K?

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What year was LMP 597K registered?

LMP 597K is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is LMP 597K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMP 597K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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