MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
brake fluid resevoir cap damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
chips in screen
slight play in all hubs
wear on brake discs
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
chips in screen
slight play in all hubs
wear on brake discs
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear wheel movement
front seat movement
o/s and n/s rear wheel movement
o/s headlight aim slightly high
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
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GEL 51L is a 1988 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1988 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 49,410 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 GEL 51L, 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 38 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GEL 51L registered?
GEL 51L is a 1988 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 17 August 1988.
Is GEL 51L safe to buy?
The MOT history for GEL 51L shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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