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BGC 246G

1989 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGC 246G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,299 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

slight knock from steering when rocked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 76,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

slight knock from steering when rocked

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,171 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

slight knock from steering when rocked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,163 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

slight knocking from steering rack when rocked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,079 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,074 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,036 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,027 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,026 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,970 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 1,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 75,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 75,881 miles

Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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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BGC 246G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,273 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 BGC 246G, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BGC 246G registered?

BGC 246G is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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