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275 CAT

1970 Jaguar E-type

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 89,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

one drivers seat fixing insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,252 miles

one drivers seat fixing insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,794 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,500 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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275 CAT is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 275 CAT, 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 275 CAT?

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What year was 275 CAT registered?

275 CAT is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is 275 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 275 CAT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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