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GYY 686L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

17,601 mi
Last recorded17,601 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYY 686L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 17,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 17,186 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 16,808 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 16,808 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 16,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 16,372 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay, carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 15,941 miles

N/S wiper split but still clearing the screen

Oil leak Engine / transmission ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 15,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

N/S wiper split but still clearing the screen

Oil leak Engine / transmission ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,324 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 15,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,891 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 14,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,565 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 6,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,404 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 5,282 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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GYY 686L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 GYY 686L, 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 53 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 GYY 686L registered?

GYY 686L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is GYY 686L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYY 686L shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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