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SNK 255D

1966 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1966 Jaguar E-type51,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNK 255D
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,073 miles

Battery clamp missing

Clutch slave leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery clamp missing

Clutch slave leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,031 miles

Battery clamp missing

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 87,031 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Battery clamp missing

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,994 miles

Battery clamp missing

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,991 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery clamp missing

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint both (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 86,939 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wiper arm springs weak

Pass 14 May 2014 86,899 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side inner track rod has slight play

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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SNK 255D is a 1966 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1966 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 51,716 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 SNK 255D, 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 60 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SNK 255D registered?

SNK 255D is a 1966 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 16 August 1966.

Is SNK 255D safe to buy?

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