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G 188

1973 Jaguar E-type

Grey Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,771 mi
Last recorded72,771 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG 188
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,771 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 72,770 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 72,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 72,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

cooling fan not working

Pass 25 May 2017 72,385 miles

rear outer sills to wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 72,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 71,880 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2009 69,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 69,093 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,093 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,930 miles

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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G 188 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Grey with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 G 188, 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 53 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 G 188 registered?

G 188 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 September 1973.

Is G 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for G 188 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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