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BJA 214K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 214K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,601 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 64,474 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,651 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,595 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,995 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,219 miles

Rear c alipers replaced

Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,512 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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BJA 214K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 BJA 214K, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJA 214K registered?

BJA 214K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is BJA 214K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 214K shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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