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CAU 98H

1970 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,754 mi
Last recorded5,754 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 Jaguar E-type60,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 98H
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 5,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 5,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt part perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush part perished (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush part perished (2.7.4)

slight engine oil leak

steering rack part worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 5,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perishing (2.7.4)

Oil leak slight

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2014 5,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,470 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,067 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 5,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 4,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,574 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 4,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 26 Mar 2007 3,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 98H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 98H, 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.

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What year was CAU 98H registered?

CAU 98H is a 1970 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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