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BCT 42

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCT 42
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,543 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

exhaust minor leaks

parking brake travel

power steering slightly noisy in operation

slight play in steering system

Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

exhaust minor leaks

parking brake travel

power steering slightly noisy in operation

slight play in steering system

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,195 miles

oil leak

chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 May 2015 73,070 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2014 72,969 miles

floor panels corroding

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 72,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r inner c.v joint grease nipple broken

Pass 3 May 2013 72,164 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

clutch fluid very low

oil leaks engine

rear brakes slight uneven application

Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,164 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

clutch fluid very low

ht leads and some wiring under bonnet signs deterioration

oil leaks engine

rear brakes slight uneven application

Pass 10 May 2012 72,506 miles

metal coolant pipe leaking

oil leak?

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

alternator slow too show a charge

fuel pipe at nearside front has been crushed

nearside headlamp low and left but within specifications

nearside rear axle shaft seal leaking

offside seatbelt slow to return

play in nearside rear axle shaft bearing

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

front wipers poor.

Fail 12 May 2010 72,119 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

front wipers poor.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,965 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 71,929 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear drive flange seal leaking,but not onto brake disc at this time.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 71,715 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f caliper and inner road rim damp

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,857 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 70,853 miles

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

play in both drive shafts

Pass 19 May 2006 70,601 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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BCT 42 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BCT 42, 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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BCT 42 is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 March 1973.

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