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CAU 493H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,972 mi
Last recorded24,972 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 493H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,501 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,815 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,130 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2012 22,125 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offsdide and nearside front suspension ball Joints

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,475 miles

surface corrossion offside nearside rear floor two wheel arches

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 493H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CAU 493H, 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 493H registered?

CAU 493H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 February 1970.

Is CAU 493H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 493H 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.

Does CAU 493H have outstanding finance?

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