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SKS 42

2008 Jaguar E-type

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,835 mi
Last recorded67,835 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Jaguar E-type52,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKS 42
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight end float in rear differential drive flanges.

Steering shaft upper gaiter and plate are insecure but not affecting steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight end float in rear differential drive flanges.

Steering shaft upper gaiter and plate are insecure but not affecting steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight dampness around offside brake hoses to master cylinder from reservoir. Cleaning and monitoring recommended.

Slight end float in differential drive flanges.

Steering shaft gaiter to bulkhead is insecure but is not affecting operation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 65,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight dampness around offside brake hoses to master cylinder from reservoir. Cleaning and monitoring recommended.

Slight end float in differential drive flanges.

Steering shaft gaiter to bulkhead is insecure but is not affecting operation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,070 miles

Earth strap to gearb ox is broken.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight end float in differential drive flanges.

Steering rack mountings are flexing but movement is controlled by keeper plates.

Wiring in engine bay would benefit from tidying. No dangers at present but wiring is touching steering column.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 58,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,692 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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SKS 42 is a 2008 Jaguar E-type in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 52,226 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 SKS 42, 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 18 years old, this Jaguar E-type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SKS 42 registered?

SKS 42 is a 2008 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is SKS 42 safe to buy?

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