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SKR 233G

1998 Jaguar E-type

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,622 mi
Last recorded83,622 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Jaguar E-type43,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 233G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 83,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 83,622 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2023 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,308 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,431 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,937 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 78,361 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 78,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,817 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,899 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,860 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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SKR 233G is a 1998 Jaguar E-type in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 43,042 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 SKR 233G, 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 28 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SKR 233G registered?

SKR 233G is a 1998 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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