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BYA 1J

1970 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,195 mi
Last recorded82,195 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYA 1J
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,729 miles

Advise front shocker bush,s slightly worn Advise rear shocker bush,s slightly worn Advise nearside front seat belt slightly frayed Advise upper steering coulmn bush worn. Advise nearside front lower ball joint has slight wear Advise rear tyre,s sligh

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,308 miles

Both front tyres getting perished .

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,302 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front offside and nearside tyres starting to perish.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 79,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BYA 1J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BYA 1J, 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

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What year was BYA 1J registered?

BYA 1J is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 3 August 1970.

Is BYA 1J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYA 1J 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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