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BOA 261A

1973 Jaguar E-type

Maroon Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,243 mi
Last recorded27,243 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOA 261A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 27,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 26,106 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 26,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 26,091 miles

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Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,040 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,596 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 25,596 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 25,455 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 25,455 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,307 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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BOA 261A is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Maroon with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BOA 261A, 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

How do I check the history of BOA 261A?

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What year was BOA 261A registered?

BOA 261A is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is BOA 261A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOA 261A shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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