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BWH 909B

1983 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,469 mi
Last recorded29,469 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWH 909B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 29,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 29,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 29,108 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,865 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,967 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,680 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,212 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,134 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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BWH 909B is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 49,838 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 BWH 909B, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BWH 909B registered?

BWH 909B is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 23 February 1983.

Is BWH 909B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWH 909B shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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