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BVX 227L

1973 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5243cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVX 227L
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,243cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 97,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 97,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 96,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,616 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 95,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,856 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 80,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,280 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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BVX 227L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,243cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BVX 227L, 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.

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What year was BVX 227L registered?

BVX 227L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 July 1973.

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