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BPA 936H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPA 936H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,543 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,557 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 79,557 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 76,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 75,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play at rear wheels

play in passenger seat backrest

Fail 20 May 2014 75,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play at rear wheels

play in passenger seat backrest

Pass 14 May 2013 74,378 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 74,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 74,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,301 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 May 2010 74,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside of car covered in undersilled

Pass 12 May 2010 74,279 miles

underside of car covered in undersilled

Pass 27 May 2009 74,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 74,123 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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BPA 936H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BPA 936H, 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 BPA 936H?

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What year was BPA 936H registered?

BPA 936H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 January 1970.

Is BPA 936H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPA 936H shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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