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BFM 12L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFM 12L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

signs of oil leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 81,076 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,547 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,830 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,775 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,599 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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BFM 12L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFM 12L, 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 BFM 12L registered?

BFM 12L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is BFM 12L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFM 12L 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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