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GGO 888J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGO 888J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 84,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,895 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 83,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,621 miles

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2006 83,375 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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GGO 888J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GGO 888J, 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 GGO 888J?

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What year was GGO 888J registered?

GGO 888J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 25 June 1971.

Is GGO 888J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGO 888J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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