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CAU 61H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Cream Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 61H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 97,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 97,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 97,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 97,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 97,075 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,024 miles

Both side engine mounts slightly perished

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 96,942 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 96,869 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 61H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Cream with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 61H, 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 61H registered?

CAU 61H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is CAU 61H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 61H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAU 61H have outstanding finance?

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