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SKR 97G

1985 Jaguar E-type

Yellow Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,719 mi
Last recorded87,719 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1985 Jaguar E-type56,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKR 97G
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.4.G.2)

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

NEARSIDE FLOOR SECTION CORRODED THROUGH (BUT NOT PRESCRIBED AREA)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

WELDING HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT TO UNDERSIDE AND HAS BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor rusted through-non prescribed area

welding repairs carried out to underside - heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,695 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front floor rusted through-non prescribed area

welding repairs carried out to underside - heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,683 miles

general corrosion on the underside

hole in n/s/f floor

slight blow on the exhaust manifold

Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,683 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,641 miles

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

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

signs of corrotion on body and floor

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,601 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,080 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 87,003 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,729 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 86,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 97G is a 1985 Jaguar E-type in Yellow with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,372 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 97G, 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 41 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKR 97G registered?

SKR 97G is a 1985 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 19 April 1985.

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