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GGB 178N

1973 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,148 mi
Last recorded85,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGB 178N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 85,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 82,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 81,106 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 81,065 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,607 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 78,903 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 78,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 78,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 76,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 75,054 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust mount slightly detireorated

Pass 9 May 2008 74,666 miles

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

Oil leak

slight knock from n/s/f area (nothing found during inspection).

Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,550 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 73,514 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 73,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement in both rear hubs.

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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GGB 178N is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GGB 178N, 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.

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What year was GGB 178N registered?

GGB 178N is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 October 1973.

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