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CLA 51E

1972 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Jaguar E-type56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLA 51E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 87,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 80,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 79,320 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,669 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,002 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 72,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,072 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,811 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,497 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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CLA 51E is a 1972 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 56,292 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 CLA 51E, 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 54 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 CLA 51E?

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What year was CLA 51E registered?

CLA 51E is a 1972 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is CLA 51E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLA 51E shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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