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GFX 129L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,286 mi
Last recorded75,286 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 129L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wheel hub lower pivot pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,698 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,686 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,735 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,635 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,231 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,163 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 62,399 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 62,399 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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GFX 129L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GFX 129L, 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

How do I check the history of GFX 129L?

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What year was GFX 129L registered?

GFX 129L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is GFX 129L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 129L shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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