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40 CTY

1973 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,488 mi
Last recorded45,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1973 Jaguar E-type51,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 CTY
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 45,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,374 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,049 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 40,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,285 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 36,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 33,424 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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40 CTY is a 1973 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1973 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,548 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 40 CTY, 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 53 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 40 CTY registered?

40 CTY is a 1973 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is 40 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 CTY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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