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CAU 457H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,989 mi
Last recorded67,989 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 457H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,982 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,791 miles

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

nearside handbrake poor

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,419 miles

oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,213 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,070 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,342 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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CAU 457H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 CAU 457H, 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

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What year was CAU 457H registered?

CAU 457H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is CAU 457H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 457H shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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