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BDV 48B

1985 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,127 mi
Last recorded44,127 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 48B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,902 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,887 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,806 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside parking brake showing a low reading

slight movement in rear nearside and offside hubs

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,583 miles

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

nearside handbrake lower reading

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,913 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

floor repaired and undersealed

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight movement in rear hubs

Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,863 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 42,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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BDV 48B is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 BDV 48B, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BDV 48B registered?

BDV 48B is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is BDV 48B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDV 48B shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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