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BME 63H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Orange Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBME 63H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 67,788 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 67,661 miles

Front Steering rack insecure Nearside and offside rack mounting plate(s) (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel system component leaking Carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 34,412 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,397 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 64,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,384 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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BME 63H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Orange with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 BME 63H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BME 63H?

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What year was BME 63H registered?

BME 63H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 20 May 1970.

Is BME 63H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BME 63H shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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