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MOT History from tests of petrol JAGUAR E-TYPEs year 1972

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mot history
Pass percent:82.10%
(The average a petrol JAGUAR E-TYPE year 1972 passes without issue)
Based on:894 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Registration plate lamp issues13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))10
Registration plate issues7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Windscreen washer not working 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Rear brake binding4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Horn not working (1.6.2a)3
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
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|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure pinch bolt loose |2.1.6|1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Power steering malfunctioning belts loose and worn |2.1.5 |a||1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Position lamp showing white light to the rear revs |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel no pressure |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose |4.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe |7.1.2|1
Nearside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment |2.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges alternator wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected to bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)1
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Emissions not tested engine running poorly (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing replaced 2 missing nuts (4.2.A.1e)1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure exhaust hangers deteriorated and split (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F lower ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F lower ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower coupling (2.2.2 (c))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp not working all four (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)1
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)1

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