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BVW 637L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,329 mi
Last recorded62,329 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 637L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,329 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 61,437 miles

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

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

Vehicle will not stay running misfiring

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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BVW 637L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BVW 637L, 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 BVW 637L?

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What year was BVW 637L registered?

BVW 637L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 April 1973.

Is BVW 637L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVW 637L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVW 637L have outstanding finance?

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