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GCT 73

1987 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Jaguar E-type48,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCT 73
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 46,780 miles

speedo not working

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 46,780 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,761 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight play in offside rear inner uj. Back ends of sills starting to rust.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,757 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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GCT 73 is a 1987 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,220 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 GCT 73, 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 39 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCT 73 registered?

GCT 73 is a 1987 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is GCT 73 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCT 73 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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