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53 CAT

1971 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,590 mi
Last recorded32,590 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 CAT
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 32,590 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 32,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 32,241 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 32,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak at front of engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,863 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 31,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 30,713 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 30,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,629 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2011 29,628 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 258,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 24,590 miles

Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,874 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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53 CAT is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 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 53 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 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 53 CAT registered?

53 CAT is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is 53 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 CAT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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