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GUK 800J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,168 mi
Last recorded74,168 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUK 800J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 74,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,074 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,499 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 58,479 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,017 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 57,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 56,874 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 56,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f lower &o/s/f upper swivel boots insecure †n/s/r tyre close to limit †n/s/f upper swivel worn †corrosion o/s/f under sill

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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GUK 800J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GUK 800J, 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 GUK 800J registered?

GUK 800J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is GUK 800J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUK 800J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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