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GNB 813D

1985 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,899 mi
Last recorded84,899 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNB 813D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,647 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 79,629 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 72,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 61,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 61,500 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,958 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,213 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,213 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 41,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 39,453 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 39,448 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 38,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,636 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,571 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,484 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,323 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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GNB 813D is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 GNB 813D, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNB 813D registered?

GNB 813D is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 July 1985.

Is GNB 813D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNB 813D shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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