1972 Jaguar E-Type 5.3L Petrol · WES 7
1972 Jaguar E-Type (5.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1972. Recorded mileage 72,301 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2018. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR E-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WES 7 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2017
- 72,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WES 7 Mileage History
- 20/02/200668,530 mi
- 19/02/200769,085 mi+555 mi
- 09/06/200869,517 mi+432 mi
- 29/05/200969,852 mi+335 mi
- 09/08/201070,576 mi+724 mi
- 03/08/201170,895 mi+319 mi
- 05/09/201271,287 mi+392 mi
- 21/09/201271,287 mi
- 17/05/201471,855 mi+568 mi
- 01/06/201572,078 mi+223 mi
- 17/05/201672,238 mi+160 mi
- 05/06/201772,301 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 334 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
WES 7 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Jaguar E-Type (WES 7) between February 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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