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CAT 4D

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,474 mi
Last recorded60,474 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 4D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,750 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,210 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,212 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 58,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,052 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,254 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,057 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,174 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 55,150 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CAT 4D is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CAT 4D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAT 4D?

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What year was CAT 4D registered?

CAT 4D is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is CAT 4D safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAT 4D shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAT 4D have outstanding finance?

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