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CAT 6E

1996 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 42cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jaguar E-type28,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAT 6E
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine42cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 90,363 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 88,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,127 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,313 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,547 miles

Parking brake just within limit for a pass

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,279 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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CAT 6E is a 1996 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 42cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 28,961 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 CAT 6E, 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 30 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CAT 6E?

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What year was CAT 6E registered?

CAT 6E is a 1996 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is CAT 6E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAT 6E shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAT 6E have outstanding finance?

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