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GPF 971J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,877 mi
Last recorded68,877 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 971J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,877 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

park brake effort low

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,864 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,383 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,788 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 66,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S indicator tell-tale audible only.

Some play on O/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,357 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,847 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,847 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Blow on exhaust front pipe flexi section only just acceptable & pipe runs close to body.

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 971J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 971J, 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

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What year was GPF 971J registered?

GPF 971J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 August 1970.

Is GPF 971J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPF 971J shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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