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42 CAT

1975 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1975 Jaguar E-type41,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 71,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,311 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 69,274 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,003 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,184 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,108 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 67,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,204 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,841 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 64,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 64,577 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 64,576 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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42 CAT is a 1975 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1975 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 41,181 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 42 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 51 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 42 CAT registered?

42 CAT is a 1975 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 February 1975.

Is 42 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 CAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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