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GGD 291L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,286 mi
Last recorded53,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGD 291L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,286 miles

Front suspension/steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,195 miles

Front suspension/steering ball joint dust covers damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,991 miles

Both rear halfshaft Ujs have slight play

all front suspension rubber covers deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,702 miles

All Front suspension & steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 52,324 miles

Front suspension & steering ball joint boots deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,173 miles

SEVERAL RUBBER DUST COVERS AND MOUNTING DETERIORATED WITH AGE

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,868 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,516 miles

near side rear hand brake slow to come on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,460 miles

near side rear brake slow coming on

Pass 11 Jun 2011 51,298 miles

nearside rear parking brake slow coming on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,038 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,749 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 May 2007 49,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 49,113 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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GGD 291L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GGD 291L, 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 GGD 291L registered?

GGD 291L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 January 1973.

Is GGD 291L safe to buy?

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