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BMX 440A

1982 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,612 mi
Last recorded12,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Jaguar E-type27,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 440A
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,612 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 12,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 12,286 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 12,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 12,114 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 11,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 8,999 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 8,560 miles

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT BINDING ///O/S/R DRIVESHAFT INNER U/J SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 27 Apr 2007 8,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 7,807 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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BMX 440A is a 1982 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,920 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 BMX 440A, 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 44 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BMX 440A is a 1982 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 7 June 1982.

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