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GIG 1234

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,504 mi
Last recorded4,504 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1234
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 4,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 1,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 1,161 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 1,142 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 1,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced mounting excess corrotion (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 572 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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GIG 1234 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GIG 1234, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIG 1234 registered?

GIG 1234 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 August 1973.

Is GIG 1234 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 1234 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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