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GPF 103J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,883 mi
Last recorded49,883 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 103J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 49,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 47,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,391 miles

engine smokes

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 May 2017 45,390 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine smokes

Fail 8 Apr 2017 45,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately cable tied to chassis etc (3.6.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 45,182 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,028 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,527 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 44,445 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,140 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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GPF 103J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GPF 103J, 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

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What year was GPF 103J registered?

GPF 103J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is GPF 103J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 103J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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