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BLY 1A

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,514 mi
Last recorded30,514 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLY 1A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 30,514 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,890 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 29,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 23,728 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 23,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,572 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,557 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 23,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,395 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 23,392 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 23,304 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2008 23,304 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,301 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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BLY 1A is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BLY 1A, 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 BLY 1A registered?

BLY 1A is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is BLY 1A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLY 1A shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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