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BJD 118H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,483 mi
Last recorded86,483 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJD 118H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 86,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 86,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 85,913 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 85,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 85,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 85,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 84,534 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,089 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,618 miles

All wiper blades smearing slightly

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washers are very weak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 80,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 80,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 80,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2010 80,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 79,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 79,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,374 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 78,011 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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BJD 118H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1970 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 60,313 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 BJD 118H, 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 56 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 BJD 118H registered?

BJD 118H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 April 1970.

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