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BSV 861

1984 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,617 mi
Last recorded9,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1984 Jaguar E-type26,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 861
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,596 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 9,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,051 miles

advise-slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,622 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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BSV 861 is a 1984 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 26,759 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 BSV 861, 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 42 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 BSV 861 registered?

BSV 861 is a 1984 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is BSV 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 861 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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