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BTN 88J

1971 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,454 mi
Last recorded33,454 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTN 88J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,454 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,726 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,223 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,713 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,912 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 22,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,922 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,405 miles

handbrake lever close to end of travel

Fail 3 May 2006 20,405 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BTN 88J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 BTN 88J, 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 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTN 88J registered?

BTN 88J is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 5 January 1971.

Is BTN 88J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTN 88J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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