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GFW 538L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,030 mi
Last recorded49,030 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 538L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,998 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fluid level light on

slight binding both rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,982 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

battery insecure

slight drag offside front brake

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,658 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,855 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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GFW 538L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GFW 538L, 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 GFW 538L registered?

GFW 538L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 March 1973.

Is GFW 538L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 538L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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