MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
n/s hand brake effort
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s hand brake effort
both front tyres cracking
both rear tyres cracking
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for GVT 870J shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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