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GTX 516K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,925 mi
Last recorded6,925 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTX 516K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 6,925 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 6,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 6,622 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet cannot be opened (6.4.1)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 6,550 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 6,337 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 6,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,012 miles

main washer jet supply pipe split [leaking]

Pass 12 Jul 2006 4,739 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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GTX 516K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTX 516K, 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.

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What year was GTX 516K registered?

GTX 516K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 October 1971.

Is GTX 516K safe to buy?

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