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by simpleR
Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!
Replies: 20
Views: 2419

Re: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!

For the car to meet Jaguar used approved status a minimum of 3.96mm tread must be left on the tyre otherwise they should be replaced. Based on V6 AWD MY18 this should be AMS rear and J front P-Zero.
by simpleR
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!
Replies: 20
Views: 2419

Re: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!

It's shows as a Pendragon PLC trade sales being sold by Stratstone Nottingham. All because it's at a Jaguar dealer doesn't mean the history is ok. You won't be able to drive it without an MOT anyway. Unfortunately seen all sorts. And do report back on whether the v5c engine number matches the one in...
by simpleR
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!
Replies: 20
Views: 2419

Re: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!

System back online. It is car 49255 originally privately owned in Stockton-on-sea but it hasn't been seen by Jaguar since 30th May 2019 when it had a second service to schedule, so shows on history as 798 days overdue service. MOT and service times are different so hope it comes with some paperwork....
by simpleR
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!
Replies: 20
Views: 2419

Re: Can anyone check a car for me as I'm 99% certain I'm buying I!

Jaguar system is offline. So cannot retrieve the VIN and service history etc. It has been off the road for 160 days as v5c passed to motor trade on 28th Feb. The engine serial number seems odd as it comes back as a 400ps serial on car check and it is not a 400 sport (wrong colour, wheels and interio...
by simpleR
Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Viewing this tomorrow - anyone know it?
Replies: 9
Views: 947

Re: Viewing this tomorrow - anyone know it?

Car 52999, shows last serviced 21st May 2021 with 21,716 miles recorded.
by simpleR
Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: Stop/start has stopped
Replies: 11
Views: 1868

Re: Stop/start has stopped

It was warm today. If you had air con on and it was struggling to maintain cabin temperature then auto stop start will not kick in. It also won't start/stop if your in manual for example, steering angle and a few other things. Might not be battery but more about conditions.
by simpleR
Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: One DRL is half as bright as the other.
Replies: 72
Views: 14302

Re: One DRL is half as bright as the other.

£2,255.65 + VAT list price.
Yes please do share these checks, tests and resolution. I'm sure more people are going to need to know as the years progress.
by simpleR
Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Another one of those simpleR history help requests...!
Replies: 4
Views: 627

Re: Another one of those simpleR history help requests...!

"last sold 9th June" is when the road tax was removed which is when it was transferred to a motor vehicle trader I guess.
by simpleR
Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:59 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: £710 service
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

Re: £710 service

Ah a V8, 6yrs then on plugs on yours.
£385 is cheapest from main dealer including oil, plugs and transfer case oil. Sent you full details.
by simpleR
Mon Aug 01, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Everyone wants to race.?
Replies: 11
Views: 1272

Re: Everyone wants to race.?

I let them come past, and the others, clearly in more of an important rush than me.