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BWP 831H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,988 mi
Last recorded31,988 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWP 831H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,988 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front upper ball joint gaiters perishing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,973 miles

Passenger door slight wear on hinge and sticks slightly

Slight play on rear inboard universal joints

Squeek on steering offside

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,973 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Slight play on rear inboard universal joints

Squeek on steering offside

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,853 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,756 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 31,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,631 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play, offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,424 miles

hand brake weak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,089 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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BWP 831H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWP 831H, 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 BWP 831H?

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What year was BWP 831H registered?

BWP 831H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 April 1970.

Is BWP 831H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWP 831H shows 10 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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