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BVU 768N

1974 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,117 mi
Last recorded37,117 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Jaguar E-type47,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 768N
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 37,117 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 37,033 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 36,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 36,868 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 36,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,537 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 35,938 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,794 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,770 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 35,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight leak from radiator

Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,549 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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BVU 768N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BVU 768N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVU 768N registered?

BVU 768N is a 1974 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 10 October 1974.

Is BVU 768N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVU 768N shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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