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GBN 284N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,319 mi
Last recorded43,319 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBN 284N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,319 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 43,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at flange bolts loose and 1 missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam not staying on when activated (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,829 miles

play in offside rear hub

Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,819 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

play in offside rear hub

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,180 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 41,177 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GBN 284N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1974 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 47,427 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 GBN 284N, 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 52 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 GBN 284N registered?

GBN 284N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 November 1974.

Is GBN 284N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBN 284N shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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