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GVT 870J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,709 mi
Last recorded13,709 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVT 870J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 13,709 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 13,705 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine nearside pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,196 miles

n/s hand brake effort

Fail 14 Sep 2016 11,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s hand brake effort

Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,282 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 10,218 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 10,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 10,052 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,231 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 9,231 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 8,774 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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GVT 870J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVT 870J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVT 870J registered?

GVT 870J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 May 1971.

Is GVT 870J safe to buy?

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