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CUA 463C

1983 Jaguar E-type

Black Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,058 mi
Last recorded17,058 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Jaguar E-type49,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUA 463C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 17,058 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 15,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 13,470 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 2,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside Also a knock can be heard when brake applied from the n/s. (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,665 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 93,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 93,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,003 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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CUA 463C is a 1983 Jaguar E-type in Black with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1983 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 49,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CUA 463C, 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 43 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CUA 463C?

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What year was CUA 463C registered?

CUA 463C is a 1983 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is CUA 463C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUA 463C 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.

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