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GGX 83J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,057 mi
Last recorded80,057 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGX 83J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 79,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion to metal brake pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both srpings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 79,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,721 miles

offside headlamp earth may need inspection

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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GGX 83J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GGX 83J, 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.

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What year was GGX 83J registered?

GGX 83J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is GGX 83J safe to buy?

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