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BPJ 7B

1986 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,680 mi
Last recorded34,680 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Jaguar E-type50,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 7B
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,246 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,034 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 34,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,794 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 33,749 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 33,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,450 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 33,165 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,980 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BPJ 7B is a 1986 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 50,362 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 BPJ 7B, 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 40 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPJ 7B registered?

BPJ 7B is a 1986 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is BPJ 7B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPJ 7B shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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