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GLE 728J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLE 728J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 72,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 71,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,568 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,643 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,931 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 67,919 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,300 miles

near side hand brake slightly low

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,409 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 66,405 miles

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

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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GLE 728J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLE 728J, 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 GLE 728J?

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What year was GLE 728J registered?

GLE 728J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is GLE 728J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLE 728J shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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