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GDG 391L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDG 391L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 99,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 97,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,468 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,362 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 89,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 87,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2005 37,187 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

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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GDG 391L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDG 391L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GDG 391L registered?

GDG 391L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 9 May 1973.

Is GDG 391L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDG 391L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GDG 391L have outstanding finance?

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