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GEL 51L

1988 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Jaguar E-type49,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 51L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,196 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,545 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,841 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,388 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,725 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

brake fluid resevoir cap damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 71,409 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 70,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 70,394 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

slight play in all hubs

wear on brake discs

Fail 11 May 2011 70,366 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

chips in screen

slight play in all hubs

wear on brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,853 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,853 miles

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

nearside rear wheel movement

Pass 23 Aug 2008 69,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 69,112 miles

front seat movement

o/s and n/s rear wheel movement

o/s headlight aim slightly high

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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