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1 BNG

1986 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BNG
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 75,690 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,143 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both offside ball joint gaiters secure but wire is deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2014 74,035 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 73,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corroison

Pass 27 May 2011 71,513 miles

Front wheels slight play

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,461 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 70,461 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen wash reservoir adrift from mounting bracket

Pass 29 May 2009 69,586 miles

bolt on pannels under vehicle distorted due to previous poor jacking

front number plate has the "O" painted over which makes it read the same as the rear

master cylinder fluid supply pipe starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess.Check soon replace when needed

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

Fail 15 May 2009 69,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

bolt on pannels under vehicle distorted due to previous poor jacking

front number plate has the "O" painted over which makes it read the same as the rear

master cylinder fluid supply pipe starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess.Check soon replace when needed

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,344 miles

2 spots iether side near rear suspension starting to corrode not to excesss at test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front humber plate has 0 painted over to match rear plate

wire wheels with spin on hubs fitted all 4 wheels secure at time of test

Fail 24 May 2007 68,318 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEATSHIELDS DENTED UPWARDS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS THE ZERO PAINTED OVER IN BLACK SO THAT IT READS THE SAME AS THE REAR.NOW YOU CAN SEE THE TRUE IDENTITY OF THE VEHICLE.

FULL CORRECT VIN IS 1R1080

N/S FLOOR DENTED INWARDS

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bottom steering u/j has slight play but not yet to execess

clutch master cylinder leaking from nipple

rear exhaust held up with wire

Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,679 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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1 BNG is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 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 1 BNG, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1 BNG is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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