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BSL 706

1980 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,035 mi
Last recorded15,035 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Jaguar E-type46,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 706
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 15,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,596 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 11,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,994 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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BSL 706 is a 1980 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 46,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSL 706, 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 46 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSL 706?

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What year was BSL 706 registered?

BSL 706 is a 1980 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 November 1980.

Is BSL 706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 706 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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