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BHE 712B

1984 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,842 mi
Last recorded25,842 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Jaguar E-type26,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHE 712B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 25,813 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

intermittent fault with the horn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,270 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 19,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,938 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 16,938 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,548 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 12,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,092 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 11,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,377 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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BHE 712B is a 1984 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,759 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 BHE 712B, 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 42 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHE 712B?

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What year was BHE 712B registered?

BHE 712B is a 1984 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 8 October 1984.

Is BHE 712B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHE 712B shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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