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BLJ 556K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5345cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,159 mi
Last recorded83,159 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 556K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,345cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 83,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,641 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 82,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,859 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,889 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,993 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,147 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 79,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,028 miles

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

n/s handbrake slightly low readings

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,945 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 77,944 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,861 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 77,842 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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BLJ 556K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BLJ 556K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLJ 556K registered?

BLJ 556K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 October 1971.

Is BLJ 556K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 556K shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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