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BHJ 258F

1999 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,740 mi
Last recorded20,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Jaguar E-type33,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 258F
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,740 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear brakes rubbing slightly, braking system may require attention

Fail 6 Jun 2014 20,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

both rear brakes rubbing slightly, braking system may require attention

Fail 25 Nov 2013 20,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

near side rear brake appears to be rubbing slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,295 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

rear brakes appear to be rubbing

Fail 29 Nov 2012 20,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

rear brakes appear to be rubbing

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,125 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both track rod end ball joint covers split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 19,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,127 miles

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 12 Sep 2008 18,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen wipers poor

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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BHJ 258F is a 1999 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 33,494 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 BHJ 258F, 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 27 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BHJ 258F registered?

BHJ 258F is a 1999 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 August 1999.

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