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GGF 379J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGF 379J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,283 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 67,335 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,288 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

power steering lighter when turning left.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,304 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 60,664 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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GGF 379J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 GGF 379J, 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 55 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 GGF 379J?

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What year was GGF 379J registered?

GGF 379J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 24 June 1971.

Is GGF 379J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGF 379J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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