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GPF 638J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,950 mi
Last recorded18,950 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 638J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 18,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 17,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,442 miles

n/s rear lower suspention arm bush slight free play

o/s rear drive shaft slight free play on inner c/v

Fail 3 Apr 2009 16,433 miles

Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,332 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 638J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 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 GPF 638J, 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 56 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 GPF 638J?

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What year was GPF 638J registered?

GPF 638J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 October 1970.

Is GPF 638J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 638J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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