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BLF 57B

1989 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,782 mi
Last recorded82,782 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar E-type52,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLF 57B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 82,782 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,262 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 82,152 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 81,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,647 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 76,877 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 76,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 71,097 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,117 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,807 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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BLF 57B is a 1989 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 52,273 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 BLF 57B, 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 37 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BLF 57B registered?

BLF 57B is a 1989 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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The MOT history for BLF 57B shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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