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BJS 18

1974 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,784 mi
Last recorded58,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJS 18
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,759 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,165 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,165 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,105 miles

Battery insecure

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

front lamp wiring harness insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,105 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil leak

front lamp wiring harness insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,913 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,913 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet safety catch missing.cable harness n/s/f insecure.exhaust trim loose.

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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BJS 18 is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJS 18, 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.

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What year was BJS 18 registered?

BJS 18 is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 May 1974.

Is BJS 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJS 18 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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