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BBP 270L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,540 mi
Last recorded49,540 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBP 270L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,121 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 49,121 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 49,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 48,603 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,369 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 47,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 47,740 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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BBP 270L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BBP 270L, 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.

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What year was BBP 270L registered?

BBP 270L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BBP 270L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBP 270L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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