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BJA 285K

1991 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,064 mi
Last recorded39,064 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Jaguar E-type45,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 285K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 39,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,640 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,636 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,629 miles

tyres perished

Fail 20 Jul 2016 38,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,626 miles

all tyres old and splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,626 miles

all tyres on car perrished & splitting

Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,626 miles

front wheel bearings very slight play

gearbox leak

offside rear corroded and holed

Fail 13 Nov 2012 38,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wheel bearings very slight play

gearbox leak

offside rear corroded and holed

rear brake hose perrished

rear brakes binding

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 38,736 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 285K is a 1991 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 45,175 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 285K, 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 35 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJA 285K registered?

BJA 285K is a 1991 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 29 July 1991.

Is BJA 285K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 285K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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