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GSS 274

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSS 274
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,871 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,801 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion general body condition very poor but appears solid. (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer valance rotten.

rot around rear offside head light visible from under vehicle.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake inbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre exhaust mounting to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure bolts appear loose or broken (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion general body condition very poor but appears solid. (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer valance rotten.

clutch slave cylinder leaking badly

rot around rear offside head light visible from under vehicle.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,764 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 64,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,764 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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GSS 274 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red 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 GSS 274, 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.

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What year was GSS 274 registered?

GSS 274 is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 February 1970.

Is GSS 274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSS 274 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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