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BSS 246M

1974 Jaguar E-type

Brown Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 246M
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 78,464 miles

no visible bolt locking device both front lower ball joints

no visible fastener locking device front and rear of both rear longitudinal suspension arms.

one of two sidelights not lit nearside rear

slight play both driveshaft inner universal joints

Fail 2 May 2017 78,464 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at torsion bar rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded structural member at front mount of longitudinal arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area at torsion bar rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no visible bolt locking device both front lower ball joints

no visible fastener locking device front and rear of both rear longitudinal suspension arms.

one of two sidelights not lit nearside rear

slight play both driveshaft inner universal joints

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,420 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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BSS 246M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Brown with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSS 246M, 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 BSS 246M registered?

BSS 246M is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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