MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?
Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BVX 227L is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 July 1973.
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